56 Vermeer Court, 1 Rembrandt Close, London E14 3XA ((Housing) Act 2004 and Housing and Planning Act 2016 - Rent repayment orders) [2023] UKFTT LON_00BG_HMF_2022_0063 (20 February 2023)
The respondent failed to obtain the required licence for the property, constituting an offence under section 72 of the Housing Act 2004. The applicant is entitled to a rent repayment order under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
- Citation
- [2023] UKFTT LON_00BG_HMF_2022_0063
- Parties
- Applicant: Mr. Daniel Osei; Respondent: Mr. Michael Osei
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 20 February 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Rent Repayment Order Application / Final Determination
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Rent Repayment Orders, Licensing of Houses, Penalties for Non Compliance
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Parties
Mr. Daniel Osei
Applicant
Mr. Michael Osei
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Rent Repayment Order Application / Final Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent was required to obtain a licence for the property under the Housing Act 2004
- 2 Whether the respondent failed to comply with the licensing requirement
- 3 Whether the applicant is entitled to a rent repayment order under the Housing and Planning Act 2016
Ratio Decidendi
The respondent failed to obtain the required licence for the property, constituting an offence under section 72 of the Housing Act 2004. The applicant is entitled to a rent repayment order under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- The respondent must pay the applicant £4,800 as a rent repayment order
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