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A court has upheld a £7,500 fine issued to Forthbrook Ltd by West Suffolk council after the company failed to address urgent electrical safety hazards in a rental property.
The council originally issued the fine in November last year, citing Forthbrook Ltd's failure to carry out works within 28 days to fix 21 identified electricity safety defects or to apply for a time extension. Following the court's decision, the council is warning private landlords to ensure urgent safety hazards are promptly addressed.
This case highlights the importance for letting agents and inventory clerks to ensure that landlords comply with safety regulations and address hazards within required timeframes.
Source: Landlord Today