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A company director has been fined following a complaint over damp and mould. Jason Adams of Riverstone-Abbey Estate Agents Ltd was requested to provide details regarding the management of the property which was being investigated by Hastings Borough Council following the complaint. A section 16 notice under the Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976, which requests information and is an offence to not comply with, was served by the council.
Despite a reminder letter from the local authority, Adams did not respond and he also failed to appear at court. Adams was found guilty of failing to respond to a request for information and fined £2,640, as well as being required to pay a £1,056 victim surcharge and costs to the council of £877.09.
READ MORE: Country mansion that Adele said was haunted to be split into four homes Councillor Glenn Haffenden, Hastings Borough Council lead councillor for housing and community wellbeing, said: "As an administration, we are keen to support our landlords and managing agents who provide a much-needed contribution to the private rented sector in the town. “Making sure that all our residents have a good quality home to live in is one of the top priorities in our new corporate plan. “Our team of officers will engage with landlords and managing agents where appropriate to achieve compliance.
“However, where this is not appropriate or engagement is not forthcoming, we will not hesitate to take proportionate enforcement action. “This protects occupiers but also helps to support a level playing field for those who do comply with their duties and responsibilities.".
