173 Restons Crescent, London SE9 2JH
LON/00AL/HMK/2018/0028 · Greenwich · decided 17 Oct 2018 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Company and individuals: Stress Free Estates Ltd |
| Applicants | 2 tenants |
| Rent | £650 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 1 Oct 2017 to 28 Feb 2018 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £3,250 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £762.50 per applicant on average; £1,525 in total for 2 applicants |
| Share of the maximum | 47%, 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
However, in determining the amount of an RRO section 44 states that the tribunal must, in particular, take into account: the conduct of the landlord and the tenant; the financial circumstances of the landlord and any relevant conviction. It was accepted that there had not been a conviction in this case. … Guidance from the Upper Tribunal in previous decisions under the Housing Act 2004 indicates that it is only conduct relevant to the offence that ought to be taken into account, although if an application for a licence had been made promptly, it is likely that there would be conditions dEaling with the safety of the property as well as the number of occupants. It is clear to the Tribunal that the management of the property was inept. … The properties were leased by the company on three year leases but the costs upfront meant that there was no profit until year three. … No evidence was submitted in support of the assertion that the Third Respondent had not made a profit to date. … The Upper Tribunal has also indicated that the landlord ought to be given credit for any bills paid for the benefit of the occupants and potentially the cost of the property itself. … The evidence provided by the Respondents was limited, although the Applicants did not dispute that the property was let by them and there was no evidence of the actual ownership. …
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