'Serious issues' at Sunderland flats result in large fines

摘要

TYNE AND Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has prosecuted three men because two houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the city presentea a 'serious risk to life' through fire safety failures. Sunderland Echo reported on the case brought by TWFRS against Mohammedsalem Sabbar Mahdi, Abdullateef Sabbar Mahdi (the Sabbar Mahdis) and Ahmed Khattab over the HMOs in North Bridge Street, the Sabbar Mahdis being the owners of the building and Mr Khattab the managing agent. At Sunderland Magistrates'Court, TWFRS noted that its investigation followed information received from Sunderland Environmental Health -undertaking its own investigation - about the property.