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Enforcement · 2 October 2026 · England

Tribunal dismisses rent repayment applications as out of time

First-tier Tribunal dismissed two rent repayment order applications against Ferman Property Ltd relating to 128D George Lane, London. Applications dated 26 September 2025 and 29 September 2025 failed the 12-month statutory deadline under section 41(2) Housing and Planning Act 2016. Licensing offence ended 22 May 2024; harassment and violence allegations occurred outside the prescribed period.

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Summarised from the official record linked above; figures are as the source states them. Added 3 October 2026.

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