119 Ambrook Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8SW
CAM/00MC/HMK/2024/0004 · Reading · decided 25 Feb 2025 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 2 tenants |
| Rent | £750 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 21 Nov 2023 to 28 Jul 2024 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £6,000 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £1,800 per applicant on average; £3,600 in total for 2 applicants |
| Share of the maximum | 60%, as the tribunal stated it |
| Tribunal fees to be reimbursed | £220 |
| Rules | Old rules (offence before 1 May 2026): maximum 12 months' rent. |
Read from the PDF automatically. Amounts are totals for the decision, across all its applicants.
From the tribunal's reasons on the amount
Act as follows: “…The amount that the landlord may be required to repay in respect of a period must not exceed— (a) the rent paid in respect of [a period, not exceeding 12 months, during which the landlord was committing the offence], less (b) any relevant award of universal credit paid (to any person) in respect of rent under the tenancy during that period. … Having heard evidence and submissions from and on behalf of the Applicants and considered all of the documents provided, the tribunal has made determinations on the various issues as follows. … We found the Applicants to be credible and truthful witnesses. They gave their evidence in a clear and straightforward manner. There were no inconsistencies which caused us concern. Has the Respondent committed a relevant offence? … The Applicants assert that the Respondent has committed an offence under section 72(1) of the 2004 Act, namely being a person having control of or managing an HMO which is required to be licensed under this Part but is not so licensed. … Having heard the unchallenged evidence of the Applicants and having considered the documents in the hearing bundle, we are satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of the following matters. … The property met the standard HMO test during the period of offending relied upon by the Applicants. …
An extract from the part of the decision that sets the amount. To keep people's names out, any sentence that might contain one is left out (marked …). The full reasons are in the original decision.
The original
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