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LON/00BG/HMB/2023/0007 · Camden · decided 25 Jul 2023 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Illegal eviction |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 1 tenant |
| Rent | £800 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 18 Oct 2021 to 17 Oct 2022 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | not stated as one figure (or not yet checked); £1,200 then deducted for utilities |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £1,000 (1 applicant) |
| Share of the maximum | not stated |
| 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
The tribunal determined to exercise its discretion and make a rent repayment order. The reasons for the determination of the tribunal. … It recognises that there is a complex factual matrix and that the conduct of neither party is beyond reproach. It acknowledges that the applicant was cavalier about his rental obligations. It also recognises the power imbalance between the parties. This situation is unusual as there appears that the respondent was to an extent dependent upon the applicant. … However, it considers that the offence of illegal eviction is a serious offence and that there is a deterrent value in the making of a RRO, 73. The issues of respective conduct etc can be dealt with when the tribunal considers the amount of the order to be made. … The applicable period in this case is the 12 months preceding the commission of the offence on 17th October 2022. Therefore, the applicable period is 18th October 2021 – 17th October 2022. … It was not easy to ascertain what rent was paid during this period. The respondent was extremely unclear about what monies he received from the applicant. The applicant did not provide his bank statements to show relevant withdrawals of cash. The tribunal accepts the evidence of the applicant that the rent was originally £700 pcm and was later raised to £800. These amounts were consistent with text messages sent from the respondent. …
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The original
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