17 Sommerville Road, Bristol BS7 9AD
CHI/00HB/HMF/2024/0014 · Bristol, City of · decided 25 Apr 2025 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 1 tenant |
| Rent | £650 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 1 Aug 2022 to 31 Jul 2023 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £7,800; £779.15 then deducted for utilities |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £3,510 (1 applicant) |
| Share of the maximum | 50%, as the tribunal stated it |
| 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
The Tribunal is satisfied that, in this instance, the offence has been made out and considers it is appropriate to make an order. … In determining the quantum of an Order, Section 44 of the 2016 Act requires the Tribunal to have regard to specific factors. … In summary, the Tribunal is advised to: i. Ascertain the whole of the rent for the relevant period; ii. Subtract any element of that sum that represents payment for utilities that only benefitted the tenant; iii. Consider how serious the offence was and what proportion of the rent, after deductions, is a fair reflection of the seriousness of the offence; iv. Finally, consider whether any deduction from, or addition to, that figure should be made in the light of the other factors set out in section 44(4) and as referred to in paragraph 64 above. … Taking each in turn. … The period of claim is 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023. The total rent paid by the Applicant throughout this period was £7,800, inclusive of council tax, internet and water. … The Respondent has evidenced the expenses relating to the utility bills and the same at £779.15 which has been accepted by the Applicant. The net rent therefore equates to £7,020.85. …
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