Landlord speaks for the first time about ‘frightening’ campaign by ACORN

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Sheffield landlord Zobia Rafique, who has won a £100,000 settlement from tenants union ACORN following a months-long campaign of harassment, has spoken for the first time about her ordeal.

What was initially a low-level disagreement with a tenant, Aya Hoez, over the return of a £300 deposit, turned nasty after Acorn got involved.

Rafique and her business Century One Estates were forced to issue legal proceedings against ACORN and Ms Hoez. 
Mrs Rafique and Century One Estates settled their claim against ACORN.  She was forced to obtain an injunction and other orders against Ms Hoez.

Century One Estates in Sheffield is a local business that has served the Sheffield community for 12 years and specialises in renting rooms across the city.

Rafique reveals: “The last two years have been unbearable and frightening. I’m relieved and pleased the case has been resolved in my favour and now the harassment will stop.

“I also wanted to prevent this from happening to other business owners.”

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A spokesman for JMW Solicitors, who represented her in court, said: “We are delighted to have successfully acted for Mrs Rafique in this case and to have brought it to a close in her favour and century One’s favour.

“Unfortunately, despite being in the wrong in their allegations against Mrs Rafique, the tenant and Acorn embarked upon a campaign of harassment against her.

“Clearly, there is a place for legal and legitimate campaigning, but the tenant’s and Acorn’s conduct seriously crossed the line.”

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