Tear it down or go to jail: Council escalates fight with owner of unlawful Sydney mansion
Strathfield Council is intensifying its legal battle against Sarah Malass, who has failed to demolish her unlawfully built mansion despite a court order. The council is now threatening imprisonment if she does not comply with the demolition orders. A court hearing is scheduled to address the contempt charges against Malass and the council's request for a prison sentence.
- ▪The NSW Land and Environment Court ordered Sarah Malass to vacate and demolish her unlawfully built home two years ago.
- ▪Strathfield Council is seeking Malass' imprisonment for failing to comply with the demolition orders.
- ▪The council may carry out the demolition itself if Malass does not comply within 28 days.
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