364A Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 5EY
CHI/19UC/HMF/2024/0019 · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · decided 4 Aug 2025 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 1 tenant |
| Rent | £563.33 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 28 Jun 2023 to 9 Nov 2023 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £2,507.14; £267.04 then deducted for utilities |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £1,120.85 (1 applicant) |
| Share of the maximum | 50%, as the tribunal stated it |
| Tribunal fees to be reimbursed | £330 |
| 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 offence was committed during the 12 month period ending on the date of the application to the Tribunal. The application was made on 28 June 2024. The 12 month period therefore commences on 28 June 2023. … The relevant period is therefore 28 June 2023 to 9 November 2023 a period of 135 days. That equates to 19.29 weeks during which the applicant paid rent at the rate of £130 per week a total sum of £2,507.14. … Utilities. The rent paid was inclusive of utilities. Neither party produced figures for the cost of utilities. The best that the Tribunal can do as an expert Tribunal is to determine that a reasonable sum for utilities would be £60 per month. That equates to £13.85 per week. For the relevant period that is a total of £267.04 which the Tribunal deducts from £2,507.14 leaving a balance of £2240.10. … Seriousness of the offence. The Tribunal considers the seriousness of the offence under section 72(1) of the 2004 Act and in relation to other types of offences for which a rent repayment order may be made. On the basis of the very limited evidence before it the Tribunal is of the view that this does not appear to have been a particularly serious offence when compared to other examples of the same type of offence. The fact that the Applicant complains of a lack of space both in respect of size of the kitchen and storage facilities is not relevant. …
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