LANDLORD RECEIVES 30 MONTH JAIL SENTENCE FOR RRO FAILINGS - 13/05/2010

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This was quite simply the worst case of a landlord blatantly disregarding fire safety regulations I have seen during my 27 years in the Fire and Rescue Service. In my opinion Billings failed in his duty of care to his tenants and by failing to carry out even the most basic fire precautions, he put them at serious risk.

For less than £1,000, or a few weeks rent, Billings could have taken appropriate steps, installed suitable fire safety precautions and saved innocent people an awful lot of distress and pain.

It is only thanks to the bravery, quick thinking and good work of the fire crews on the night that a very serious incident wasn't a great deal worse.

The majority of the landlords we work with in Norfolk take their responsibilities very seriously and understand the importance of making sure sound fire safety measures are in place. We also know that there are those who don't and this case should stand as a warning to them; we will continue checking premises and we will prosecute.

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LANDLORD RECEIVES 30 MONTH JAIL SENTENCE FOR RRO FAILINGS - 13/05/2010

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