Chesterfield Council slams ‘rogue’ landlord who was fined for endangering his tenant

A ‘rouge’ Chesterfield landlord has been fined more than £600 for endangering a tenant.
By Steve Jones
Published 25th Jan 2021, 11:34 BST
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Nicholas Glover of Newbold Road was convicted at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ court for failure to comply with the requirements of an Improvement Notice related to a flat he owned on Derby Road.

The court heard Chesterfield Borough Council Glover served the notice in early 2019 after two ‘category one’ hazards were identified in the property.

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While one of the hazards was resolved, Glover failed to install a proper heating system in the flat, leaving the tenant with no fixed heating for 18 months.

Glover, of Newbold Road, was fined £660 along with a £66 victim surcharge and ordered to pay £926.11 costs.Glover, of Newbold Road, was fined £660 along with a £66 victim surcharge and ordered to pay £926.11 costs.
Glover, of Newbold Road, was fined £660 along with a £66 victim surcharge and ordered to pay £926.11 costs.

He was issued with a £660 fine, along with a £66 victim surcharge and ordered to pay £926.11 costs on 17 December.

Councillor Chris Ludlow, cabinet member for housing, said: “The council is committed to protecting local residents and we will always take action against rogue landlords so we can make sure all tenants are safe and secure.

“This prosecution should act as a warning to landlords.”