Quirky World ... Tenants had to crawl into loft apartment

LANDLORD FINED

Barnet council’s environmental health team found that the low ceiling above the staircase and small entrance hatch made it impossible for tenants to reach the room while standing upright, raising concerns that it could impede their escape in the event of a fire.

Head height along the course of the staircase was found to only be between 2ft 4ins and 4ft, and the door to the room was also reduced in size.