Route Estates Limited v Enfield Council
The appellant breached statutory requirements by not displaying fees inclusive of VAT and not publishing correct CMPS information. The council followed proper procedure, considered representations, and the penalties imposed were reasonable and lawful. No evidence was provided to show the penalties were unaffordable or unreasonable.
- Parties
- Appellant: Route Estates Limited; Respondent: Enfield Council
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 05 September 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Letting Agent Regulation, Client Money Protection Scheme, Consumer Rights Act Compliance, Monetary Penalty Notices
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Parties
Route Estates Limited
Appellant
Enfield Council
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant breached section 83 of the Consumer Rights Act by not displaying fees inclusive of VAT
- 2 Whether the appellant breached the requirement to publish correct Client Money Protection Scheme information
- 3 Whether the monetary penalty notices were lawfully and reasonably imposed
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant breached statutory requirements by not displaying fees inclusive of VAT and not publishing correct CMPS information. The council followed proper procedure, considered representations, and the penalties imposed were reasonable and lawful. No evidence was provided to show the penalties were unaffordable or unreasonable.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- MPN1500 must be paid as originally notified and within 28 days of the decision.
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