28 Sherwood Court, 38 Bryanston Place, London W1H 5FE
LON/00BK/HMF/2024/0135 · Westminster · decided 9 Dec 2024 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 3 tenants |
| Rent | £3,098.33 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 1 Apr 2022 to 18 Apr 2023 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | £27,848.33 |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £6,962.08 per applicant on average; £20,886.25 in total for 3 applicants |
| Share of the maximum | 75%, as the tribunal stated it |
| Tribunal fees to be reimbursed | £320 |
| 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 view of its finding that the Respondent has committed the offence of no HMO licence the Tribunal decides to exercise its discretion to make an RRO. … The Tribunal decides that the total amount of rent paid during the various periods for the claims was £27,848.33. Should there be any deduction for any element of the rent that represents payment for utilities? … The Tribunal finds that the Applicants were liable to pay all charges in relation to the supply and use of utilities at the Property. The Tribunal decides that there should be no deduction from the total amount of rent paid during the relevant period. … The offence of no HMO licence fell in the less serious category of offences covered by section 40(3) of the 2016 Act. … The Tribunal finds the following in relation to the spectrum of seriousness for no HMO licences: i. The Respondent was a professional landlord for the reasons given in paragraph 22 above. ii. The length of the Respondent’s offending for not having an HMO licence was in excess of 18 months (30 August 2021 to 18 April 2023). iii. The HMO licence granted in respect of the property specified that it was licensed for a maximum of five people living as two households regardless of age. The licence detailed the occupation of the rooms as follows: First Bedroom 2 persons; Second Bedroom 2 persons, and Third Bedroom one child. …
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