20D Tabor Grove SW19 4EB
LON/00BA/HMF/2020/0127 · Merton · decided 6 Apr 2021 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO; also illegal eviction, harassment |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 1 tenant |
| Rent | £800 per month |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £9,200 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £9,200 (1 applicant) |
| Share of the maximum | 100%, 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
What is the maximum RRO that can be ordered? Should any deductions be made as a result of the conduct of the Respondent and/or the Applicant? … The Respondent raised no issue with the Applicant’s assertion that the maximum RRO was £9200 . Nor did he raise any issue with the conduct of the Applicant. … The Applicant was clearly concerned by the conduct of the Respondent. He gave evidence that he was very distressed by the Respondent’s behaviour in demanding a large increase in rent and making threats about eviction. … The Applicant provided documentary proof of his payment of rent during the period of his claim. The decision of the Tribunal. … The reasons for the decision of the tribunal. The Tribunal considers that there is nothing in the particular circumstances of this case that would suggest that it exercise its discretion not to make an order. It has some sympathy with the Respondent due to his age and to his travels abroad, but does not consider that these absolve him from responsibility for the way his property is occupied. It also notes that the Respondent is an experienced landlord. … The Tribunal would make the following observations about the conduct of the Respondent. … It also considers that there were steps easily available to the Respondent to prevent the property being occupied illegally. It is insufficient to rely on an agreement with an intermediary. …
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