56 Falkner Street, Liverpool, L8 7QA
MAN/00BY/HMF/2022/0019 · Liverpool · decided 28 Apr 2023 · rent repayment order
old rules| Offence | Unlicensed HMO |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Individual |
| Applicants | 8 tenants |
| Rent | £545.45 per month |
| Period the order relates to | 1 Jul 2021 to 31 Jul 2022 |
| Maximum the tribunal could award | not stated as one figure (or not yet checked); £3,362.05 then deducted for utilities |
| Amount the tribunal ordered | £6,056.96 per applicant on average; £48,455.70 in total for 8 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
and is not limited to factors listed in ss.44(4) and 45(4) of the 2016 Act. … The Tribunal must take into account the conduct of both the parties. On the evidence, the Applicants paid the rent that was due and abided by the terms of the tenancy agreement. There is no reason to criticise the Applicants. On the other hand, the Respondents can be criticised for their failure to meet some of their statutory obligations. The Tribunal particularly notes the problems experienced by the tenants over the period of the tenancies caused by vermin. This could have been dealt with more quickly and more effectively. The lack of hot water at times was also a problem that should have been resolved. However, this is not a case about disrepair and overall, the Tribunal found that the Respondents were responsible landlords who generally took their obligations seriously. … The Tribunal takes as a starting point the rent paid by the Applicants of £545.45 per month. … These expenses were incurred either for their own benefit or in the performance of their obligations under the tenancy agreements. … Under the terms of the tenancy agreements, utility charges for gas, electricity and water are included in the monthly rent. … The Respondents have provided details of the amount expended over a period of 11 months for gas and electricity totalling £2,625.00. …
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