Council delight as landlord hit with second Rent Repayment Order
Summary
A London landlord has been ordered by the First-tier Tribunal to repay nearly £8,000 in rent after operating an unlicensed HMO. The case followed Haringey council enforcement action and involved serious disrepair concerns, including mould, a collapsed ceiling and inadequate fire safety measures.
Why it matters
The case highlights the enforcement risk around HMO licensing and the consequences of poor property condition, both of which are relevant to surveyors assessing residential rental stock. It also underlines the importance of identifying fire safety defects, damp and disrepair issues that may indicate wider compliance failures.
Key points
- Rent Repayment Order awarded for operating an unlicensed HMO
- Haringey council investigated reports of mould, fire hazards and a collapsed ceiling
- Tribunal found the property required an HMO licence throughout the tenancy
- Serious defects included blocked kitchen facilities, exposed pipework and missing fire safety measures
- Tribunal noted a previous Rent Repayment Order involving the same landlord
Organisations:
Haringey council, First-tier Tribunal
Regulations:
House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence, Rent Repayment Order
Locations:
London, Haringey
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