254 Earlsfield Road, London SW18 3DY & 0050
LON/00BJ/HMF/2021/0047 · Wandsworth · decided 30 Jul 2021 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 3 tenants |
| Rent | not stated as one figure |
| Period the order relates to | 4 Feb 2020 to 30 Dec 2020 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | not stated as one figure (or not yet checked) |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £4,321.97 per applicant on average; £12,965.90 in total for 3 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
in question totalling £110. … The Applicants allege that the property was let in a filthy and unhealthy state including a rat infestation, mould on the living room wall, shower head and other areas, faulty electrics and plumbing, and old redundant boiler which broke many times and fake or not working fire alarms. Photographs were provided of some of the alleged deficiencies. … In response, the Landlord disputed the allegations of poor repair and produced photographs showing the reception room common areas and top floor bedroom. The other 2 tenants in the property were in occupation before the Applicant moved in and still remain there. If the property was that bad, why would they stay. Copies of whatsap messages were shown dEaling with timing of repairs. … The Respondent states he was not aware of the need for an HMO licence and accepts that is not an excuse. It is for Landlords to know the law. The Respondent stated he had been a landlord in London since 1998 and had never been subject to any enforcement action before now. He considers he is a good landlord and goes over and above his duties to help the tenants of property in challenging times including making allowances in respect of rent for repair issues and allowing for late payment of rent. He believed that the 1st Applicants were classed as one household and did not fail to licence it intentionally. …
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