A landlord has been prosecuted for failing to properly maintain and manage his property in Copthorne.  

Mid Sussex District Council inspected Grove House after receiving a number of complaints from tenants. The issues were so serious that the Council undertook immediate emergency repair works to ensure the safety of tenants.  The Council repaired unsafe electrics, repaired a faulty fire alarm system and reinstated hot water and heating in the building.

Hamedur Choudhury pleaded guilty to several offences at Crawley Magistrates Court including failing to comply with terms of an Improvement Notice, and failing to licence a house of multiple occupation.

The court fined Mr Choudhury over £17,000 including the Council’s costs.