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Stanley homeowner fined over lack of work on arson-hit home
The property on Beech Grove, in Dipton, had become a long-standing concern within the community after a spate of incidents.
The condition of the property was brought to the attention of the Neighbourhood Wardens, who issued a Community Protection Warning, requesting the homeowner complete essential works within a set timeframe or contact them so we could work with him.
However, Stephen Breadin ignored the warning, and as a result, a Community Protection Notice (CPN) was issued.
The 38-year-old did not engage with either Durham County Council or do the required works, and the matter was sent to the magistrates’ court.
Breadin, of Rose Street in Gateshead, was found guilty last week of failing to comply with a CPN.
He was ordered to pay a £440 fine plus £330 in court costs and a £176 victim surcharge.
The court also granted a order requiring Breadin to complete the necessary works within 28 days, or face being brought before the court again.
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