Scumbag Tampa authorities seek to get 'rundown motels' in front of a criminal judge

Add rundown motels to the city of Tampa's targets as it works to improve the dismal living conditions many of its residents endure.

Scumbag Tampa authorities seek to get 'rundown motels' in front of a criminal judge AR-131209458

Scumbag Tampa authorities seek to get 'rundown motels' in front of a criminal judge AR-131209458

And as with a crackdown launched earlier this year against the city's slumlords, this is one was sparked by news reports.

Three days after The Tampa Tribune detailed squalid conditions at the Budget Inn in East Tampa, city code inspectors issued dozens of citations for violations including rats, roaches, unsafe balcony railings and a leaking roof.

The motel at 4011 E. Columbus Drive is the site of repeated offenses and has a history of code violations dating back to 1990, according to records with Tampa code enforcement.

Sal Ruggiero, manager of city's Neighborhood Enhancement Division, said he has asked the city fire marshal to inspect the motel for violations of the fire safety code. Inspectors with the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants, which has logged dozens of violations against the motel since last year, also planned to inspect rooms there this week.

Ruggiero said he will ask the city attorney whether criminal charges can be brought against the men listed as managers or owners in city and state documents — Farooq Bhadelia and Abubaker Zubaida Bai.

“We're trying to use the repeat offender angle on them to get them in front of a criminal judge,” Ruggiero said.

http://tbo.com/Local/CommunityNews/city-targets-rundown-motels-20131207/

Scumbag Tampa authorities seek to get 'rundown motels' in front of a criminal judge

Scumbag Tampa authorities seek to get 'rundown motels' in front of a criminal judge

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