A Christchurch businessman's appeal against the Tenancy Tribunal's been dismissed

It ruled in late 2021, Gary Gray was using part of his 'Doctor Concrete' business premises in Waltham as a residential rental.

A number of people were living in dangerous, substandard conditions on the mezzanine floor area constructed by Mr Gray.

It was found he'd committed an unlawful act intentionally and over an extended period of time.

Gray's subsequent appeal's been declined and he's been fined almost ten thousand dollars.