Landlords of an overcrowded flat in East London were fined nearly £100,000 after pleading guilty to nine breaches of housing laws linked to a fatal fire. Mizanur Rahman, a resident, died in the fire ignited by a faulty e-bike battery. Despite being licensed for three occupants, the flat housed up to 23 individuals. Judge Emma Smith condemned the landlords' blatant disregard for laws ensuring tenant safety. Investigations are continuing into the fire's circumstances, highlighting critical issues of overcrowding and safety violations in rental properties.
The landlords exhibited blatant disregard for safety, facilitating a living environment that led to a tragic fire where one man died, highlighting severe overcrowding.
Despite being licensed for three tenants, the Shadwell flat housed up to 23 people, showcasing the reckless behavior of the landlords and the dangerous conditions.
Collection
[
|
...
]