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LON/00BJ/HMB/2020/0002 · Wandsworth · decided 8 Apr 2021 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 2 tenants |
| Rent | not stated as one figure |
| Period the order relates to | 6 Jun 2018 to 5 Jun 2019 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | not stated as one figure (or not yet checked) |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £5,625 per applicant on average; £11,250 in total for 2 applicants |
| 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
It appears that the applicants made a miscalculation in their application to the tribunal. … The rental payments are substantiated by the bank statements provided by the applicants. The statements have not been challenged by the respondent. … Therefore the starting point for the award is the maximum RRO. The conduct of the landlord. The tribunal notes that the only evidence it has directly from the respondent is a letter included in the respondent’s bundle dated 9th February 2021 which indicates that he is angry with the applicants. It shows no concern with the difficult circumstances that the applicants found themselves or any concern with the criminal behaviour of his former tenant. … The applicants argue that the respondent made unlawful gains by renting premises without the required licence. The conduct of the applicants. The applicants argue that they were excellent tenants who paid their rent in full and on time. … Financial circumstances. No evidence was provided to the tribunal of the respondent’s financial circumstances. The decision of the tribunal. … The reasons for the decision of the tribunal. The tribunal agrees with the applicants that the starting point for the RRO is the rent paid during the period of the claim. There is no evidence before it which would justify making any deductions. …
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