A Mandurah man has been found guilty of leaving car wrecks and storing a shipping container at the front of his house.
The City of Mandurah took legal action against the property owner following a number of neighbour complaints and repeated warnings about storing unsightly and illegal materials in public view.
On July 13, the Mandurah Magistrates Court found Damien Powell guilty of leaving vehicle wrecks and storing an unapproved sea container at the front of his Mandurah property.
The court fined him $5000 plus $3500 in court costs after finding the accused guilty of breaches of the Planning and Development Act 2005 and the City’s Animal Environment and Nuisance Local Laws.
City of Mandurah Chief Executive Officer Mr Newman advised that properties which are unsightly with wrecked vehicles and illegal materials stored in public view were unfair to other property owners who make efforts to maintain the amenity of their neighbourhood.
“The City doesn’t expect perfect properties but when they are clearly an eyesore, downgrade the neighbourhood and owners and occupiers ignore requests to comply with basic legal requirements, then we will take action.
“The fine and court costs imposed in this instance should serve as a reminder to residents to ensure properties are maintained in reasonable condition and that illegal and unsightly materials are removed.”
Unsightly properties can be referred to the City of Mandurah on 9550 3777.
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