Worldwide Property Development Ltd of Ilford was found guilty of failing to comply with two Improvement Notices under the Housing Act 2004. The notices related to a large number of flats in Ramsgate, where tenants were living in a building affected by damp and mould, which also had fire and electrical hazards. The company was fined £40,000 for failing to comply with the notices and ordered to pay £3,840 costs. The company was also fined £2,500 and ordered to pay £1,920 costs for failing to comply with a drainage notice.

Director Mohammed Gaffar of Worldwide Property Development Ltd was also personally held responsible for the failure to comply with two Improvement Notices and was fined £20,000 and costs of £2,000.

A spokesman for Thanet council stated:

A home is not a home without safety, people renting in the private sector need to know that we are here to ensure that their safety,in all forms, is our priority. People who choose to operate as landlords know that the role is a duty, I have met many private landlords who take that duty and responsibility incredibly seriously, and provide safe homes in recognition of there duty towards their tenants, and our Private Sector Housing Team will ensure that those who do not live up to their responsibilities will face necessary action.

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