Russell Skellett was left furious at the fact he was ordered to pay £1,851.94 in council tax, after buying two houses in Eastwood, next to his own home on Three Tuns Road.
He thinks both houses were bought in poor condition, he does not legally need to pay council tax on either, he told the Eastwood Advertiser.
Broxtowe Borough Council did not agree, however. Having inspected the buildings, they decided his surroundings were suitable to be living in.
Russell was taken to court, and although still feels the homes are in no fit state for living in, he has been forced to pay the hefty bill.
