What was the reason for the landlord's fine?

The landlord, Wajid Mahmood, was fined for failing to comply with an improvement notice issued by the council regarding a rental property in Clitheroe.

What hazards were identified at the property?

Inspections revealed multiple hazards including the absence of hot water, significant damp, mould, and faulty electrics, which posed risks to the tenants.

What was the amount of the fine?

Blackburn magistrates imposed a fine of £5,600 on the landlord after he pleaded guilty to the offence.

Where did this incident take place?

The incident occurred in Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

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Rentals·28 July 2026

UK Landlord Fined £5,600 Over Clitheroe Property Hazards

A landlord in Lancashire, UK, was fined £5,600 by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice for a Clitheroe property that had multiple hazards.

A private landlord in Lancashire, Wajid Mahmood, has been fined £5,600 by Blackburn magistrates for failing to address severe living conditions at a property in Clitheroe. The penalty follows his guilty plea to charges related to non-compliance with an improvement notice issued by the council.

Council inspections revealed significant hazards within the rental unit, including the absence of hot water, widespread damp and mould, and critical electrical faults. These issues posed direct risks to tenant safety and living standards, prompting the enforcement action.

The successful prosecution underscores the importance of landlords adhering to property maintenance regulations and ensuring safe housing environments for their tenants.

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What was the reason for the landlord's fine?: The landlord, Wajid Mahmood, was fined for failing to comply with an improvement notice issued by the council regarding a rental property in Clitheroe.
What hazards were identified at the property?: Inspections revealed multiple hazards including the absence of hot water, significant damp, mould, and faulty electrics, which posed risks to the tenants.
What was the amount of the fine?: Blackburn magistrates imposed a fine of £5,600 on the landlord after he pleaded guilty to the offence.
Where did this incident take place?: The incident occurred in Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

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