Unit 1.15 Paintworks. Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3EH
CHI/00HB/HMB/2023/0004 · Bristol, City of · decided 30 Apr 2024 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed house (selective licensing) |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 1 tenant |
| Rent | not stated as one figure |
| Period the order relates to | 6 Apr 2022 to 7 Jan 2023 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | not stated as one figure (or not yet checked); £1,494 then deducted for utilities |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £1,868.31 (1 applicant) |
| Share of the maximum | 20%, as the tribunal stated it |
| Tribunal fees to be reimbursed | £150 |
| Rules | Old rules (offence before 1 May 2026): maximum 12 months' rent. |
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From the tribunal's reasons on the amount
view of the Tribunal which would persuade it to increase the amount of a rent repayment order. … It is not in the Tribunals view conduct that is relevant in the context of an offence under section 95 (1) of the 2004 Act. … The Tribunal is not critical of the Applicant’s conduct as a tenant. Indeed the Applicant appears to have been a good tenant. Although she vacated the Property during her tenancy on a temporary basis, she apologised for that. She paid her rent in full and on time. It is noteworthy that the Applicant and the Respondent appeared to enjoy a good landlord and tenant relationship for the majority of the time that the Applicant occupied the Property. … Taking all of these matters into account the Tribunal determines that the appropriate order in this case is for a repayment of 20% of the net sum set out at paragraph 50 above of £9,341.53 which is the sum of £1,868.31. … Accordingly the Tribunal determines that the appropriate order in this case is the repayment to the Applicant of the sum of £1,868.31. … The Applicant has only been partially successful. After deductions in relation to universal credit and utilities she sought 100% of the rent paid by her. She has achieved 20% of that sum. In the circumstances the Tribunal orders that the Respondent repay the Applicant 50% of the Tribunal fees paid by her; the sum of £150. Dated this 30th day of April 2024
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