36 Corker Walk, London N7 7RH
LON/00AU/HMF/2025/0669 · Islington · decided 19 Sep 2025 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 3 tenants |
| Rent | not stated as one figure |
| Period the order relates to | 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £21,450 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £5,005 per applicant on average; £15,015 in total for 3 applicants |
| Share of the maximum | 70%, as the tribunal stated it |
| Tribunal fees to be reimbursed | £337 |
| Rules | Old rules (offence before 1 May 2026): maximum 12 months' rent. |
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From the tribunal's reasons on the amount
any award, he said that the application had not been made in time and no licence was needed as from 1 December 2023. He said that he had no notice a licence was needed and this was a “no fault” case. … The Respondent confirmed that there were no other submissions he wanted to make. … She said that any challenge to defective consultation would have to be by way of judicial review. There was nothing from the Respondent to demonstrate that the publication of the scheme was inadequate and there was ample information in the report as to how the local authority had implemented the scheme. It was a strict liability offence and the onus was on the landlord to make himself aware of his responsibilities. … Until 9 February 2024, the Property was the First Applicant’s sole residence. … As to quantum, it was said the award should be 90%. … Here, there were fire safety breaches, and this was more serious. … The Applicants asked for reimbursement of Tribunal fees of £337 (£110 plus £227). The Respondent said that the tenancy agreement said 2 months’ notice should be given and he gave more. He said that he should not be in the Tribunal and that it should not be a case. Statutory regime. …
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