Flat B 22 Landseer Road, London N19 4 JZ
LON/00AU/HMF/2024/0700 · Islington · decided 7 Aug 2025 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 3 tenants |
| Rent | £2,100 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 24 Sep 2022 to 23 Sep 2023 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £17,620 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £4,992.33 per applicant on average; £14,977 in total for 3 applicants |
| Share of the maximum | 85%, as the tribunal stated it |
| Tribunal fees to be reimbursed | £320 |
| 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 meaning of section 72(5) of the 2004 Act. Are the Applicants entitled to a rent repayment order? … The Tribunal considered the evidence in relation to the payment of rent. … Should a Rent repayment order be made? … The Tribunal also reminded itself of the law which had been referred to above. The Tribunal noted that the starting point was the maximum rent that had been paid, however the Tribunal noted that it had an obligation to exercise its discretion in the making of an order. It noted that a rent repayment was to be made the purpose was to act as a deterrent to the Landlord, as well as addressing the landlord’s conduct. … The Tribunal decided that having considered the conduct of the Respondent, and the statutory requirements to deter such conduct, that it was appropriate to make a rent repayment order. The Tribunal’s decision on the amount of the order. The Tribunal accepted the Applicants evidence; it noted that although there was some complaints about the condition of the premises, the only independent evidence before the Tribunal is of the photographs which were within the bundle, and from the photographs the premises appears to be in relatively good condition. …
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