56 Rosaline Road, London SW6 7QT
LON/00AN/HMK/2020/0013 · Hammersmith and Fulham · decided 3 Mar 2021 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 4 tenants |
| Rent | £3,300 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 1 Nov 2018 to 27 Apr 2019 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £19,328 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £2,416 per applicant on average; £9,664 in total for 4 applicants |
| 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
into account any reasonable excuse, the conduct of the landlord and her financial circumstances. Quantum. … The tenants say that they should receive the full amount for the period in question, and the landlord says that this is unfair. … Accordingly, the starting point for the calculation of the quantum is the rent paid during the relevant period (to a maximum of 12 months) less the deductions permitted by that decision. … Accordingly, the maximum amount the tribunal may order in repayment is £19,328.00. Factors that may be taken into account in assessing quantum. Section 72(5) of the 2004 Act contains a statutory defence of ‘reasonable excuse’ to the offence of being in control/management of an unlicensed HMO. … Section 44(4) of the 2016 Act provides that in determining the amount of any RRO the tribunal must, in particular, take into account (a) The conduct of the landlord and tenant, (b) The financial circumstances of the landlord. In this instance, we find no fault with the conduct of the tenants but are of the opinion that some of the accusations levelled at the landlord have been blown out of proportion. For example, we have no evidence that the property suffered from dampness, or that the tenants communicated with each sufficiently to ensure that repairs could be carried out in a timely manner. …
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