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Article in the Observer yesterday on our work with students in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). These blocks are being exempted from the Renters' Rights Act (RRA) to protect investors, often at the cost of students health and well-being. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Rats run riot in infested student halls – and chew holes in Renters’ Rights Act | The Observer
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November 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Article in the Observer yesterday on our work with students in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). These blocks are being exempted from the Renters' Rights Act (RRA) to protect investors, often at the cost of students health and well-being. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Appeal dismissed: Global Guardians
In a complex case which centred on s263 The Housing Act 2004 (HA) Global Guardian's appeal of the RRO made against them was dismissed by the UT on Friday. Not yet published: DM if you'd like a copy. Wonder if they'll now try the CA (again)...😀
In a complex case which centred on s263 The Housing Act 2004 (HA) Global Guardian's appeal of the RRO made against them was dismissed by the UT on Friday. Not yet published: DM if you'd like a copy. Wonder if they'll now try the CA (again)...😀
August 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Appeal dismissed: Global Guardians
In a complex case which centred on s263 The Housing Act 2004 (HA) Global Guardian's appeal of the RRO made against them was dismissed by the UT on Friday. Not yet published: DM if you'd like a copy. Wonder if they'll now try the CA (again)...😀
In a complex case which centred on s263 The Housing Act 2004 (HA) Global Guardian's appeal of the RRO made against them was dismissed by the UT on Friday. Not yet published: DM if you'd like a copy. Wonder if they'll now try the CA (again)...😀
70% RRO made by J Latham
August 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
70% RRO made by J Latham
Salutary lesson for prospective RRO As: a breach of licensing conditions is not the same as not licensing. It is not a RRO offence...sadly
August 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Salutary lesson for prospective RRO As: a breach of licensing conditions is not the same as not licensing. It is not a RRO offence...sadly
Disturbing decision where a (15 month) late application to renew a licence resulted in council backdating new licence: tribunal considered no break in licensing so no RRO. Appeal anybody?
August 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Disturbing decision where a (15 month) late application to renew a licence resulted in council backdating new licence: tribunal considered no break in licensing so no RRO. Appeal anybody?
UT in Kemp v DIP Systems: landlord had “reasonable excuse” for unlicensed HMO due to council’s payment glitch. Tenants’ claim dismissed as out of time being after 🎂 of failed licensing attempt as offence not "committed" at start of excuse. J4T
landschamber.decisions.tribunals.gov.uk/Aspx/view.as...
landschamber.decisions.tribunals.gov.uk/Aspx/view.as...
The Lands Tribunal
landschamber.decisions.tribunals.gov.uk
July 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
UT in Kemp v DIP Systems: landlord had “reasonable excuse” for unlicensed HMO due to council’s payment glitch. Tenants’ claim dismissed as out of time being after 🎂 of failed licensing attempt as offence not "committed" at start of excuse. J4T
landschamber.decisions.tribunals.gov.uk/Aspx/view.as...
landschamber.decisions.tribunals.gov.uk/Aspx/view.as...
No #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) made in harassment case. As did not supply evidence that the landlord had cut off the electricity:
"When the landlord asked Ms King directly why he would cut off the electricity, she replied, who else would do it?" §53
#GetRentBack ...not so easy for harassment
"When the landlord asked Ms King directly why he would cut off the electricity, she replied, who else would do it?" §53
#GetRentBack ...not so easy for harassment
March 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
No #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) made in harassment case. As did not supply evidence that the landlord had cut off the electricity:
"When the landlord asked Ms King directly why he would cut off the electricity, she replied, who else would do it?" §53
#GetRentBack ...not so easy for harassment
"When the landlord asked Ms King directly why he would cut off the electricity, she replied, who else would do it?" §53
#GetRentBack ...not so easy for harassment
75% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) against LL of poorly maintained property. J4T case #GetRentBack
March 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
75% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) against LL of poorly maintained property. J4T case #GetRentBack
40% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) against 'accidental' LL who was responsive & provided good accommodation below market price ...in London! A J4T case.
Loving the phrase 'accidental landlord'😂
#GetRentBack
Loving the phrase 'accidental landlord'😂
#GetRentBack
March 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
40% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) against 'accidental' LL who was responsive & provided good accommodation below market price ...in London! A J4T case.
Loving the phrase 'accidental landlord'😂
#GetRentBack
Loving the phrase 'accidental landlord'😂
#GetRentBack
No RRO as Eastbourne had backdated the licence to cover the period applied for (quite a common practice- unfortunately). A had not been able to provide evidence that the licence had been applied for after his RRO application, i.e. on 2 October 2023.
As: get clear evidence from the council ! Insist.
As: get clear evidence from the council ! Insist.
March 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
No RRO as Eastbourne had backdated the licence to cover the period applied for (quite a common practice- unfortunately). A had not been able to provide evidence that the licence had been applied for after his RRO application, i.e. on 2 October 2023.
As: get clear evidence from the council ! Insist.
As: get clear evidence from the council ! Insist.
No #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) made in a harassment case. A's harassment claims related to failure to reimburse him for repairs, a leaky bathroom & no Gas Safety Certificate or Electrical Installation Condition Report.
Another warning, if needed, to As re harassment offence RROs #GetRentBack
Another warning, if needed, to As re harassment offence RROs #GetRentBack
March 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
No #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) made in a harassment case. A's harassment claims related to failure to reimburse him for repairs, a leaky bathroom & no Gas Safety Certificate or Electrical Installation Condition Report.
Another warning, if needed, to As re harassment offence RROs #GetRentBack
Another warning, if needed, to As re harassment offence RROs #GetRentBack
80% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) against a Rent-to-Rent (R2R) company after dismissing R submission it was only an agent: FtT found R was “the true and only principal.”
Hope As can get that paid...
#GetRentBack
Hope As can get that paid...
#GetRentBack
March 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
80% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) against a Rent-to-Rent (R2R) company after dismissing R submission it was only an agent: FtT found R was “the true and only principal.”
Hope As can get that paid...
#GetRentBack
Hope As can get that paid...
#GetRentBack
85% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) in London FtT (J Nicol) - J4T case - professional landlord, along with another swipe at UT re utilities deductions... #GetRentBack
March 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
85% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) in London FtT (J Nicol) - J4T case - professional landlord, along with another swipe at UT re utilities deductions... #GetRentBack
Southern FtT 40% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) against a professional LL with 4 properties after failure to renew a previous licence #GetRentBack
March 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Southern FtT 40% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) against a professional LL with 4 properties after failure to renew a previous licence #GetRentBack
Midlands 45% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) - favourite %age at this tribunal. A had been advised by Birmingham to apply for Temporary Exemption Notice (TEN): but then council refused the TEN: FtT felt some sympathy here understandably
#GetRentBack
#GetRentBack
March 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Midlands 45% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) - favourite %age at this tribunal. A had been advised by Birmingham to apply for Temporary Exemption Notice (TEN): but then council refused the TEN: FtT felt some sympathy here understandably
#GetRentBack
#GetRentBack
Useful summary here of the recent loosening of restrictions on LAs introducing selective licensing schemes. By Tara O'Leary of @cornerstonebarristers.com
cornerstonebarristers.com/new-horizons...
This "20/20" rule was where Liverpool were caught out in their replacement scheme in 2020 (!) of course
cornerstonebarristers.com/new-horizons...
This "20/20" rule was where Liverpool were caught out in their replacement scheme in 2020 (!) of course
New horizons for selective licensing schemes | Cornerstone Barristers
by Tara O’Leary On 23 December 2024 central government introduced changes to the rules which permit local housing authorities (“LHAs”) to adopt a selective licensing […]
cornerstonebarristers.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Useful summary here of the recent loosening of restrictions on LAs introducing selective licensing schemes. By Tara O'Leary of @cornerstonebarristers.com
cornerstonebarristers.com/new-horizons...
This "20/20" rule was where Liverpool were caught out in their replacement scheme in 2020 (!) of course
cornerstonebarristers.com/new-horizons...
This "20/20" rule was where Liverpool were caught out in their replacement scheme in 2020 (!) of course
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Students deserve better housing rights and better housing!
Students deserve better housing rights and better housing!
February 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Students deserve better housing rights and better housing!
Students deserve better housing rights and better housing!
65% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) for As of an unlicensed HMO. R actually stated it was As' responsibility to make sure a fire alarm was in place! 😂
#GetRentBack
An important lesson here for RRO As in terms of giving evidence:
#GetRentBack
An important lesson here for RRO As in terms of giving evidence:
February 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
65% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) for As of an unlicensed HMO. R actually stated it was As' responsibility to make sure a fire alarm was in place! 😂
#GetRentBack
An important lesson here for RRO As in terms of giving evidence:
#GetRentBack
An important lesson here for RRO As in terms of giving evidence:
50% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) for A in a HMO that was charged with ABH in an altercation with another resident. R did not protect deposit
#GetRentBack
#GetRentBack
February 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
50% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) for A in a HMO that was charged with ABH in an altercation with another resident. R did not protect deposit
#GetRentBack
#GetRentBack
Another 70% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) for a LL that claimed to be resident -hence no deposit protection etc. T decided A's room was lockable, so exclusive possession, and rent was paid periodically for a term= tenancy. J4T managed-case.
#GetRentBack
#GetRentBack
February 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Another 70% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) for a LL that claimed to be resident -hence no deposit protection etc. T decided A's room was lockable, so exclusive possession, and rent was paid periodically for a term= tenancy. J4T managed-case.
#GetRentBack
#GetRentBack
70% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) made, largely on the basis of Newell v Abbott (2024). Worse offence than Newell (60%) due to mold and lack of fire doors. A J4T-managed case. #GetRentBack
February 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
70% #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) made, largely on the basis of Newell v Abbott (2024). Worse offence than Newell (60%) due to mold and lack of fire doors. A J4T-managed case. #GetRentBack
No #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) made as R had attempted to pay for licence application but not checked whether the payment went through. T accepted that R had severe personal "strain" and accepted this as a reasonable excuse. 3 properties so professional LL. A J4T managed case.
#GetRentBack
#GetRentBack
February 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
No #RentRepaymentOrder (#RRO) made as R had attempted to pay for licence application but not checked whether the payment went through. T accepted that R had severe personal "strain" and accepted this as a reasonable excuse. 3 properties so professional LL. A J4T managed case.
#GetRentBack
#GetRentBack
Camden holding an evening advice session for Private Rented Sector tenants:
Camden Town Hall (Claudia Jones Room), Judd Street
Date: Tues 18 February, 6pm to 8pm
Covering:
disrepair – damp and mould etc.
#HMO licensing
harassment/illegal evictions
managing agents, fees, deposits
Renters' Rights Bill
Camden Town Hall (Claudia Jones Room), Judd Street
Date: Tues 18 February, 6pm to 8pm
Covering:
disrepair – damp and mould etc.
#HMO licensing
harassment/illegal evictions
managing agents, fees, deposits
Renters' Rights Bill
January 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Camden holding an evening advice session for Private Rented Sector tenants:
Camden Town Hall (Claudia Jones Room), Judd Street
Date: Tues 18 February, 6pm to 8pm
Covering:
disrepair – damp and mould etc.
#HMO licensing
harassment/illegal evictions
managing agents, fees, deposits
Renters' Rights Bill
Camden Town Hall (Claudia Jones Room), Judd Street
Date: Tues 18 February, 6pm to 8pm
Covering:
disrepair – damp and mould etc.
#HMO licensing
harassment/illegal evictions
managing agents, fees, deposits
Renters' Rights Bill
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Here is the new leasehold SI removing the 2 year qualification period
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/57...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/57...
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025
These Regulations bring into force section 27 of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (c. 22) (“the Act”) on 31st January 2025. This removes the two year qualifying period for leasehold enfranch...
www.legislation.gov.uk
January 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Here is the new leasehold SI removing the 2 year qualification period
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/57...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/57...