A landlord in the United Kingdom has been fined for the second time for their intolerable behavior towards their tenants. The landlord, who has not been named, was found guilty of breaching the terms of their tenancy agreement and was fined £2,500.
The landlord had previously been fined for similar offenses in 2018, when they were found to have breached the terms of their tenancy agreement by failing to carry out necessary repairs to the property, and for failing to provide a safe and secure environment for their tenants. This time, however, the landlord was found guilty of intimidating and harassing their tenants.
The landlord had reportedly threatened to evict their tenants if they did not comply with their demands. They had also made derogatory comments about the tenants’ race and religion. The landlord had also failed to carry out necessary repairs to the property, leaving it in an unsafe and unhygienic condition.
The court found that the landlord’s behavior was unacceptable and that it had caused distress to the tenants. The court also noted that this was the second time the landlord had been fined for similar offenses, and that they had failed to learn from their mistakes.
The court’s decision serves as a reminder to landlords that they must abide by the terms of their tenancy agreement and treat their tenants with respect. Landlords must also ensure that they carry out necessary repairs to the property and provide a safe and secure environment for their tenants.
Failure to do so can result in serious consequences, including fines and even eviction. It is important for landlords to remember that they are responsible for the safety and well-being of their tenants, and that any form of harassment or intimidation will not be tolerated.