19 Colbrook Place, Midland Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 2GH
BIR/37UE/HMK/2022/0009 · Gedling · decided 26 Jul 2022 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed house (selective licensing) |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 1 tenant |
| Rent | £500 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 4 Jun 2020 to 3 Jun 2021 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £5,370.97 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £537 (1 applicant) |
| Share of the maximum | 10%, from the two figures above |
| Rules | Old rules (offence before 1 May 2026): maximum 12 months' rent. |
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From the tribunal's reasons on the amount
order, taking into account the factors we are obliged to consider contained in section 44(4) of the 2016 Act. … We heard evidence from both parties as summarised above. Where their evidence of fact diverged, we preferred the evidence of the Respondent. We were concerned that on two occasions the Applicant said she had carried out actions or made statements that transpired not to be correct. The first was her statement that she would send the keys back to the Respondent via tracked post made in an email dated 25 October 2021. We accept the Respondent’s evidence that the keys were not handed over until the county court hearing, and we therefore conclude that the Applicant promised to do something which she then failed to do. The second occasion was the back-tracking on the discussions between the parties regarding the review of the amount of rent. … We take into account therefore: a. This is the Respondent’s first offence; b. From the evidence, the Property is in generally good condition; c. We have no evidence that the Respondent has not complied with all statutory requirements to ensure the health and safety of the Applicant; d. …
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