36 Doyle Gardens, London NW10 3DA
LON/00AE/HMF/2023/0019 · Brent · decided 13 Dec 2023 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Company and individuals |
| Applicants | 4 tenants |
| Rent | not stated as one figure |
| Period the order relates to | 1 Oct 2021 to 30 Sep 2022 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £35,400 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £3,540 per applicant on average; £14,160 in total for 4 applicants |
| Share of the maximum | 40%, 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 therefore went on to consider the amount, if any, which it should order the Respondents to pay. … The first step is to ascertain the whole of the rent for the relevant period. Rent. The First Respondent at para 12 of his witness statement agrees that the rent paid by the Applicants for the period in question was £35,400. It follows that this is the maximum amount which may be awarded. … From that it determined what proportion of the rent was a fair reflection of the seriousness of the offence. … The offence in question is one contrary to section 72(1) of the 2004 Act. This is, when compared with offences such as unlawful eviction, a more minor offence. This alone would justify a reduction of 25%. … The Tribunal also concluded that this was far from being a serious offence of its kind. Firstly, it considered the impact on the tenants of the absence of a licence. This was not a case where the Applicants had shown that there were any significant safety risks at the property. … It was argued that the bedroom and kitchen doors were old and flimsy and did not close properly. … It was also argued by the Applicants that the external doors presented a fire hazard because they operated by key only. … All were tested and working (see pages A470 and 478). …
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