A landlord has found himself on the Rogue Landlord Database after repeatedly renting out hazardous properties in Sheffield.

Local landlord and businessman Nilendu Das has also been banned from letting or managing properties for 10 years.

The banning order, which was issued following a First Tier Tribunal decision in Manchester, is the first one that Sheffield council has applied for and is currently the longest banning order in the country.

A council spokesperson says: “The length of Nilendu Das’ banning order reflects the seriousness of his actions and his flagrant disregard for fire safety and the safety of his tenants. We are very happy to see his name on the Rogue Landlord Database.

“Mr Das has a long history of operating and managing extremely poor quality housing and has been prosecuted numerous times by the council. This latest prosecution has come as a result of Mr Das’ continuation of the most severe housing offences. His properties were some of the most dangerous properties ever seen by the council’s enforcement staff.”

The Rogue Landlord Database can be viewed by all Local Authorities across the UK. Should Das breach the banning order it could lead to a custodial sentence or a fine of up to £30,000.