14A Glebe Road, Bromley BR1 3NT: LON/00AF/HPO/2014/0001 LON/00AF/HPO/2014/0001
DECISION
[14]Under s23 of the Act, we have power to suspend the operation of the SPO so that it is suspended until the present occupier vacates, or until the end of his studies in 18 months time. We also have the power to quash, vary or confirm it without any suspension.[15]We are not persuaded by Mr Okosieme’s submission that we should suspend the operation of the SPO. Given our findings, in our view the only proper way of bringing this property up to a standard where it is habitable and safe is to leave the SPO in place. The risk to occupants has been clearly demonstrated. The fact that Mr Okosieme and his nephew are willing to be exposed to the risk of harm and that Mr Okosieme does not intend to rent it out commercially does not mean that we should permit the occupation of hazardous units. The Prohibition becomes effective 3 months after the operative date (see paragraph 12) to allow time for the occupier to find alternative accommodation.[16]For these reasons we conclude that we confirm the Suspended Prohibition Order and the appeal dismissed. Judge E Samupfonda