Hit with a 9 month Rent Repayment Order from my Tenants?
Hello, my tenants have served a Rent Repayment Order on me for 9 months of rent which is a lot of money. Under the grounds that I did not have a selective licence on my property. It is not a HMO, its a 2 bed terraced house.
They found out I did not have a license and informed me. I was not aware that my property was a property selected for this license and checked on line I then paid it immediately. They wanted to leave the 1 year fixed tenancy early and mentioned that they would not mention to the council this issue, but I told them that I had paid it immediately.
I didn’t want unhappy tenants and I agreed to end the tenancy early. I was unaware that after our agreement to end the tenancy they were in talks about me not having a license and how the council are going to fine me. I paid all backdated funds for the license and the council were happy to not take any further, but my tenants wouldn’t let it go and they found out that they could get a rent repayment on all their stay at my home. Can someone please help and advise as we are looking at a lot of money and it is causing problems home.
Thanks in advance of any help given
Regards Maz
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5:52 PM, 20th April 2020, About 6 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Everything PRS at 20/04/2020 – 17:44
Understand, what did you move onto ? feel free to email me rather than ‘clog up this forum ‘ [email protected]
Member Since July 2019 - Comments: 45
11:20 PM, 22nd April 2020, About 6 years ago
Rent Repayment Orders when they come out do need to respond to. The best way is to get the RRO when it comes and get it across to me. These are to be heard and defended and you will undoubtedly get a better deal than the Appellant’s claim if they do ever claim. As the respondent, I would get representation, as you have the best chance with those who know their way around the tribunal circuits. My firm does tribunal representations and would be able to assist. Get in touch if you receive it and on the day you do, as it is time-limited. Until you receive it, you haven’t got a Rent Repayment Order. The tribunal now has backlogs and I wouldn’t expect any action or anything until the autumn or so, based on my latest conversation with the clerk at the Tribunal.
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11:23 PM, 22nd April 2020, About 6 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Des Taylor Landlords Defence Ltd at 22/04/2020 – 23:20
Maz, Just to be sure, have you received it or just the threat formthe tenants that will do so? Please confirm. If you’ve had it a week get in touch fast.
Des. [email protected]