11 Romans Close, Guildford, GU1 2ST
CHI/43UD/HMK/2023/0001 · Guildford · decided 3 Apr 2024 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 3 tenants |
| Rent | not stated as one figure |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | not stated as one figure (or not yet checked); £1,794.26 then deducted for utilities |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £2,925.89 per applicant on average; £8,777.66 in total for 3 applicants |
| Share of the maximum | 75%, 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
Having determined that a rent repayment order should be made, the tribunal next considered the quantum of such order. … The Respondent confirmed that he was responsible for all the utilities bills and did not recharge them to the other occupants, including the Applicants. His estimate of the utilities costs was approximately £400 per calendar month. The Applicants did not question this figure. … In this case, the actions and conduct of the Respondent made the case particularly serious. … The Applicants outlined the actions and conduct that supported this contention. They argued that the offence itself was carried out with full knowledge and intent from December 2021 over a fifteen month period, with the Respondent doing nothing to mitigate but instead bringing in new tenants. In addition, they pointed to the fire safety works which were necessary to bring the Property into a condition sufficient to obtain an HMO licence, arguing that the failure to do these works aggravated the offence. … The Respondent’s conduct was also cited as an issue, particularly in playing music late at night and disturbing the Second Applicant. … The Respondent acknowledged that he made a mistake by not applying for an HMO licence earlier or taking others step to avoid the issue. The reasons given as part of his reasonable excuse defence could be applied equally here. …
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The original
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