Guard dogs at Club Pigeon Point

A dispute between a tenant and Club Pigeon Point (CPP) beach resort in Tobago has escalated to the point where the tenant has broken the locks placed on the doors by a bailiff after the closure of the premises, and installed guard dogs after failing to comply with the Notice to Quit due yesterday.

A release from CPP said that the tenant,  has been operating at CPP for some time. However, the tenant was asked to relocate since CPP needed to carry out rehabilitation work in that area. According to the release the tenant has relinquished his tenancy to other operators, which is in violation of his lease. This has resulted in breach of his tenancy. He is also in arrears of three months rent, the release said. The one month Notice to Quit was served on February 1, 2003 and became due yesterday. The Club’s bailiff has since then taken possession by closing the premises leased to the tenant and has installed locks on the door. The tenant has defied this action by breaking the locks and installing guard dogs on the premises, the release stated.