56 Abbotts Road Cheam SM3 9TA
LON/00BF/HMF/2022/0106 · Sutton · decided 5 Sep 2023 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Company and individuals |
| Applicants | 1 tenant |
| Rent | £590 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 1 Jan 2021 to 31 Dec 2021 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £7,080; £240 then deducted for utilities |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £6,840 (1 applicant) |
| Share of the maximum | 100%, 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
approach and deducts £20 per month (£240) from the gross award to represent a contribution towards the cost of utilities giving a net award of £6,840. The Tribunal considers that it is appropriate in this case to award 100% of this amount. 28 Additionally, the Applicant also requests the Tribunal to order the third Respondent to repay the application and hearing fees (£300). This application is granted bringing the total award to £7,140. … (2) A rent repayment order under this section may be made only on an application under section 41. (3) The amount of a rent repayment order under this section is to be determined in accordance with— (a)section 44 (where the application is made by a tenant); (b)section 45 (where the application is made by a local housing authority); (c)section 46 (in certain cases where the landlord has been convicted etc). Amount of order: tenants. … (2) The amount must relate to rent paid during the period mentioned in the table. …
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