33 Home Farm Close Reading Berkshire RG2 7TE
CAM/00MC/HMF/2020/0006 · Reading · decided 8 Sep 2020 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 1 tenant |
| Rent | £380 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 27 Feb 2019 to ? |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £2,160 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £2,000 (1 applicant) |
| Share of the maximum | 93%, 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
reasonable excuse for the purposes of section 72(5) of the 2004 Act. In particular, the Tribunal is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the Respondent signed the tenancy agreement with the Applicant and was fully aware of the occupation of the property by 5 or more persons from at least 2 different households. The defence related to housing that, at the time of the offence, was let to the tenant. For the reasons already given under the first issue, the Tribunal finds this matter satisfied beyond reasonable doubt. Was an offence committed by the landlord in the period of 12 months ending with the date the application was made? … For all the reasons given under the previous 2 issues, the Tribunal finds that the Respondent committed an offence under section 72(1) of the Housing Act 2004 on a date or dates between 27th February 2019 and September 2019. This is within the period of 12 months preceding the application made on 27th February 2020. What is the maximum amount that can be ordered under section 44(3) of the 2016 Act? … By section 44 of the 2016 Act, the amount must relate to rent paid by the Applicant in respect of a period not exceeding 12 months during which the landlord was committing the offence: s.44(2) of the Act. …
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