蜜芽传媒

A man whose property is infested with Japanese knotweed says plans to fine homeowners who fail to control it are "very unfair".

蜜芽传媒owners could be fined up to 拢2,500 or even face criminal prosecution under new anti-social behaviour laws.

Steve Goodinson was refused a mortgage because of the infestation, which began after the weeds spread from railway land adjacent to his property.

He has since been quoted 拢10,000 to remove the plants, but fears the plants may return.

"You're firefighting and it's a battle you cannot win," he said.

This clip is originally from Drive on Monday 27 October 2014.