Argument lands tenant and landlord in court

Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter

A landlord and a tenant involved in a case and cross case of assault had their bail extended when they appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

Charged with assault occasioning bodily harm is 32-year-old self-employed Judian Cole of a Nannyville Gardens, Kingston 3 address, and machine operator Kenroy Dixon, 27, of the same address.

Allegations are that on August 23 at approximately 10:45 a.m., the tenant in the matter, Dixon, and his landlord Cole, were involved in an argument regarding an eviction notice issued to him. He was ordered to leave the section of the home rented to him as soon as possible. The dispute allegedly involved a heated exchange with Dixon’s girlfriend who was present, whom Cole complained to previously. It is believed that the tenant’s girlfriend then started to verbally assault the landlord using a number of insulting and demeaning comments to describe her. As a result, an aggravated Cole reportedly responded: “the two a unnu can… .”

It is believed things finally came to a head when Cole allegedly used his fist to punch Cole. It is believed that Cole sustained injuries to the right side of her face and right ear, causing swelling and pain. During the fracas, the landlord’s fingernails were allegedly used to scratch Dixon’s neck.

press charge too

Following the incident, Dixon was reportedly pointed out to police personnel by Cole, and was subsequently arrested and taken to the National Stadium Police Station where he was charged with the offence. When cautioned, Dixon allegedly told officers: “She assault mi too. Mi a press charge too.”

“Is he still living in the house?” inquired Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey.

“Yes Your Honour, because of that I can’t stay in my house … I have to sleep on people floor,” responded a seemingly distressed Cole.

“Yu can’t beat up the landlord and still live in the house same way yu nuh? So you need to find somewhere to stay,” RM Pusey told Dixon.

Subsequently, the sitting magistrate ordered the pair to return to court on September 30 for a mention hearing, allowing the tenant in the matter enough time to report on whether he has vacated the premises.

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Argument lands tenant and landlord in court