A landlord who ignored requests to carry out improvement works on his property has been fined after an investigation by East Riding Council.
Salinor Miah of Ladypit Lane, Leeds, appeared at Beverley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, June 24. He pleaded guilty of failing to comply with two improvement notices served under the Housing Act 2004.
The court was told that officers had conducted an inspection at a property in Market Place, Hornsea, following a complaint from the tenant about poor conditions.
The inspection found no heating system present, a lack of kitchen facilities, damp and mould, damaged ceilings, and a lack of detection running between the flat and the Indian restaurant below.
Miah, the owner of the flat and the takeaway, was responsible for the maintenance and should have ensured the property was a safe place to live.
He had been asked to undertake repair works since February 2023, after which the premises became vacant.
Miah assured the council that the flat would not be re-let. However, following a further complaint in 2025, it was found that he had re-let the flat but had not carried out any of the work requested. Housing Act notices were then served.
Miah pleaded guilty to both counts and was ordered to pay a total of £1,370 including a fine, costs and a victim surcharge.
Councillor Lyn Healing, East Riding Council cabinet member for housing and infrastructure, said: “Throughout this case, officers advised the landlord of the need to undertake essential repairs.
“Unfortunately, these requests were ignored, as were the improvement notices that they failed to act upon.
“We are dedicated to upholding standards in the private rented sector and taking robust action to protect tenants when serious hazards are identified.”