316 Devonshire Rd Lewisham London SE23 3TH ((Housing) Act 2004 and Housing and Planning Act 2016 - Rent repayment orders) [2022] UKFTT LON_00AZ_HMF_2021_0282 (4 May 2022)

316 Devonshire Rd Lewisham London SE23 3TH ((Housing) Act 2004 and Housing and Planning Act 2016 - Rent repayment orders) [2022] UKFTT LON_00AZ_HMF_2021_0282 (4 May 2022)

The Tribunal found that the respondent let the property without the required licence, constituting an offence under section 72(1) of the Housing Act 2004, and ordered repayment of rent under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Citation
[2022] UKFTT LON_00AZ_HMF_2021_0282
Parties
Applicant: Ms. Charlotte O'Brien; Respondent: Mr. Daniel O'Brien
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Rent Repayment Order Application / Final Determination
Outcome
Rent repayment order granted
Legal Topics
Rent Repayment Orders, Licensing of Houses, Penalties for Non Compliance
Housing Law Rent Repayment Orders Licensing of Houses Penalties for Non Compliance

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Parties

Ms. Charlotte O'Brien

Applicant

Mr. Daniel O'Brien

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Rent Repayment Order Application / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent was required to hold a licence under the Housing Act 2004 for the property
  2. 2 Whether rent repayment order should be made under Housing and Planning Act 2016

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the respondent let the property without the required licence, constituting an offence under section 72(1) of the Housing Act 2004, and ordered repayment of rent under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Court Disposition

Rent repayment order granted

Orders

  • Respondent to repay £4,800 to the applicant