Rogue east London landlord fined 5k for keeping mother and children in 'unsafe' home

"Treldon Connell was ordered to pay 5,335 after failing to fix serious issues in his Kingsbridge Road property, which included mould, damp, and dangerous electrics."

"Helen Oakerbee stated that the successful prosecution exemplifies the council's commitment to cracking down on irresponsible landlords who provide poorly maintained properties."

"Havering Council has been regulating landlords more strictly amid a tighter focus on housing in the borough, which is in short supply."

"Last month, the town hall launched new schemes aimed at targeting poor conditions in HMOs and enforcing landlord responsibilities."

A Romford landlord, Treldon Connell, was fined 5,335 for neglecting serious safety issues in his property. He ignored a formal improvement notice requiring him to address mould, damp, and dangerous electrics. The court classified some issues as high-risk, necessitating immediate action. The fine included 2,500 in penalties, 1,835.05 in legal costs, and a 1,000 surcharge for victim support. Havering Council is intensifying regulations on landlords to ensure safe living conditions, following previous significant fines for similar violations.

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