Lee v Lasrado [2013] EWHC 2302 (QB) (26 July 2013)

Lee v Lasrado [2013] EWHC 2302 (QB) (26 July 2013)

The appellant was properly treated as landlord based on overwhelming evidence; no procedural unfairness or serious irregularity occurred at the damages hearing; damages awarded were within appropriate ranges and supported by credible evidence; respondent's conduct did not warrant mitigation; appeal dismissed.

Citation
[2013] EWHC 2302
Parties
Claimant & Respondent: Donna Lee; Defendant & Appellant: Adrian Lasrado
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Harassment, Unlawful Eviction, Damages, Landlord Identity, Procedural Fairness
Landlord and Tenant Housing Law Civil Procedure Harassment Unlawful Eviction Damages Landlord Identity Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Donna Lee

Claimant & Respondent

Adrian Lasrado

Defendant & Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was the landlord and liable for damages
  2. 2 Whether the damages hearing was conducted unfairly
  3. 3 Whether the respondent's conduct mitigated damages

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was properly treated as landlord based on overwhelming evidence; no procedural unfairness or serious irregularity occurred at the damages hearing; damages awarded were within appropriate ranges and supported by credible evidence; respondent's conduct did not warrant mitigation; appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against orders of District Judge Gittens and His Honour Judge Behar dismissed
  • Damages award of £24,600 to respondent upheld