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Successful prosecution of a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø landlord
Published: 25/11/2020
ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s Community and Business Protection Team has successfully prosecuted a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø based private sector landlord for unlawful eviction and harassment of a residential occupier.
Paul Andrew Owen and Tracie Anne Owen, the Directors of TASC Holdings Limited, pleaded guilty to offences under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, some of which took place at a rental property on St David’s Terrace in Saltney in September 2019. They were fined £1257 each and ordered to pay £1000 compensation to the victim who had lost his home and all personal possessions.Ìý
ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s Cabinet Member for Planning and Public Protection, Councillor Christopher Bithell, said:
“This successful prosecution sends a clear message that ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will protect its residents against unlawful evictions carried out by rogue landlords. It reflects ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s commitment to ensuring homes in the private rented sector are properly managed.â€
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