Qamil Cama, a building company owner, was sentenced to a 26-week term, suspended for a year, and fined £20,000 for failing to comply with a council enforcement notice and committing landlord offences. His illegal rental practices included inadequate compliance with planning regulations and verbal and physical aggression towards his tenant, leading to her eviction. The court highlighted the severity of his actions, while Judge Jabbitt noted the fortunate circumstance of prison overcapacity. This case sheds light on the challenges of tenant rights and housing compliance in London.
During a two-day trial, evidence revealed that Cama was illegally renting out a property without necessary compliance with planning rules and tenant agreements.
Cama's aggressive behavior towards his tenant included demanding extra cash, locking her in the property, and physical confrontations which ultimately led to her eviction.
Judge Jabbitt indicated the seriousness of the offenses but mentioned Cama's fortunate circumstance due to the overcapacity of the prisons currently.
Barnet Council had previously served a notice to Cama for non-compliance with planning regulations, which he had disregarded, leading to legal action.
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