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

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

Appellant was found to be the landlord based on overwhelming evidence and liable for damages; no procedural unfairness or serious irregularity occurred in the damages hearing; respondent's conduct did not justify mitigation of damages; quantum of damages was within appropriate range.

Citation
[2013] EWHC 2302 (QB)
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, Mitigation of Damages, Procedural Fairness
Landlord and Tenant Housing Law Civil Procedure Harassment Unlawful Eviction Damages Landlord Identity Mitigation of Damages +1 more

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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

Appellant was found to be the landlord based on overwhelming evidence and liable for damages; no procedural unfairness or serious irregularity occurred in the damages hearing; respondent's conduct did not justify mitigation of damages; quantum of damages was within appropriate range.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

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