22 Robertson Road, Bristol, BS5 6JY
CHI/00HB/HMF/2023/0020 · Bristol, City of · decided 31 Jan 2024 · rent repayment order
old rulesfigures not yet checked| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Company: Elite Properties Bristol Ltd |
| Applicants | 2 tenants |
| Rent | £650 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 30 Jun 2021 to 30 Jun 2022 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £7,800; £1,638 then deducted for utilities |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £3,080 per applicant on average; £6,160 in total for 2 applicants |
| Share of the maximum | 79%, from the two figures above |
| Tribunal fees to be reimbursed | £300 |
| Rules | Old rules (offence before 1 May 2026): maximum 12 months' rent. |
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From the tribunal's reasons on the amount
rent repayment if the landlord's offence was relatively low in the scale of seriousness. … In this case however there was a high level of culpability. The accommodation was in potentially dangerous condition due to the wiring and vermin and this was a corporate landlord who should have been aware of its’ responsibilities. Other than a deduction for the cost of services provided the Tribunal should award the maximum. Decision. … It is regretted that the Respondent was not present to challenge the evidence but that was a matter of their choice. … Ascertain the whole of the rent for the relevant period. b. Subtract any element of that sum that represents payment for utilities that only benefited the tenant, for example gas, electricity and internet access. It is for the landlord to supply evidence of these, but if precise figures are not available and experienced tribunal will be able to make an informed estimate. c. Consider how serious this offence was, both compared to other types of offence in respect of which a rent repayment made by made (and whose relative seriousness can be seen from the relevant maximum sentences on conviction) and compared to other examples of the same offence. …
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