Flat 5, Evelyn Court, Evelyn Walk, London N1 7PJ - ((Housing) Act 2004 and Housing and Planning Act 2016 - Rent repayment orders) [2022] UKFTT LON_00AM_HMF_2022_0161 (20 December 2022)

Flat 5, Evelyn Court, Evelyn Walk, London N1 7PJ - ((Housing) Act 2004 and Housing and Planning Act 2016 - Rent repayment orders) [2022] UKFTT LON_00AM_HMF_2022_0161 (20 December 2022)

The Tribunal found that the respondent was required to hold a licence for Flat 5, Evelyn Court and failed to do so during the relevant period. The applicant is entitled to a rent repayment order for rent paid during that period.

Citation
[2022] UKFTT LON_00AM_HMF_2022_0161
Parties
Applicant: Ms. Anna Smith; Respondent: Mr. Peter Brown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Rent Repayment Order Application / Final Determination
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Rent Repayment Orders, Licensing of Rented Property, Penalties for Unlicensed Letting
Housing Law Rent Repayment Orders Licensing of Rented Property Penalties for Unlicensed Letting

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Parties

Ms. Anna Smith

Applicant

Mr. Peter Brown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Rent Repayment Order Application / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent was required to hold a licence for Flat 5, Evelyn Court under the Housing Act 2004
  2. 2 Whether the respondent failed to hold such a licence during the relevant period
  3. 3 Whether the applicant is entitled to a rent repayment order under the Housing and Planning Act 2016

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent was required to hold a licence for Flat 5, Evelyn Court and failed to do so during the relevant period. The applicant is entitled to a rent repayment order for rent paid during that period.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • The respondent must pay the applicant a rent repayment order in the sum of £4,800 within 28 days.