Landlord neglect left property with mould and no hot water
Summary
A landlord in Clitheroe was fined after failing to comply with an improvement notice relating to serious disrepair, including damp and mould, a defective boiler, faulty electrics and no hot water. The case followed repeated complaints from tenants and council inspections that found the required remedial works had not been completed.
Why it matters
The case highlights the enforcement consequences where residential properties fall below basic safety and habitability standards. Surveyors may encounter similar defects during inspections and should be alert to hazards that can trigger local authority action.
Key points
- Council inspection found significant damp and mould, defective boiler, faulty electrics and no hot running water.
- An improvement notice was issued, but most required works were still outstanding on reinspection.
- The landlord pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the notice and was fined with costs.
- The tenant reported impacts on mental and physical wellbeing linked to the poor condition of the flat.
Organisations:
Ribble Valley council, Blackburn magistrates
Regulations:
improvement notice
Locations:
Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Blackburn
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