First-tier Tribunal refused tenants' application for a rent repayment order against landlord and managing agents of a four-bedroom HMO flat in Maida Vale, London. The property held a valid HMO licence (granted City of Westminster, 16 November 2021, for 5 years from 30 August 2021 to 29 August 2026) covering the entire alleged offence period.
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Summarised from the official record linked above; figures are as the source states them. Added 11 August 2026.
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