Nov 11, 2021 | Civil Penalty Fines, LLDL opinion, Rent Repayment Order
11 Nov 2021 Des Taylor – Casework Director – Landlord Licencing & Defence Today we had an unusual communication This morning was one of those mornings where you receive a message and punch your fist in the air with delight – discovering that there are...
Jul 29, 2021 | Legislation & Regulations, Other News, Rent Repayment Order, Rent-to-Rent
Rakusen v Jepson and others appeal upheld and Upper Tribunal Decision Overturned. In what is the most important news for Landlords who find their property has been sublet unknowingly in Rent to Rent Residential to HMO situations. the Rent to Rent company will be held...
Mar 17, 2021 | Rent Repayment Order, Rogue Tenant, Success, Case Study, Tribunal - FTT, Tribunal - UT
17 Mar 2021 In a landmark decision, the Upper Tribunal (Lands) has confirmed that the judgement of the First Tier Tribunal that “Rent Arrears must be accounted for BEFORE rent is eligible to be reclaimed under a Rent Repayment Order (RRO).” This Judgement of the...
Mar 8, 2021 | Landlord Mental Health, Legislation & Regulations, Licensing, Rent Repayment Order, Rogue Council, Tribunal - FTT
08 Mar 2021 Sefton council has reached a new low in cynical entrapment in its relentless war against landlords. Like many councils waging war against landlords, they do this in the single-minded pursuit of raising revenue from Landlords’ investments and pensions. So...
Mar 3, 2021 | Rent Repayment Order
03 Mar 2021 A London council is running what it describes as “an innovative project” to help private tenants reclaim rent from landlords who fall foul of licensing rules. London Borough of Tower Hamlets council claims that over £200,000 has been reclaimed for...
Feb 25, 2021 | Court Fine, Licensing, Rent Repayment Order
23 Feb 2021 A landlord who failed to licence his properties has been ordered to pay back over £8,000 in rent. Dexter Blackstock, a former professional footballer, has been told he has to refund £8,592.98 in housing benefit that he was paid for two unlicensed...
