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Enforcement · 10 September 2026 · Ealing

Tribunal dismisses rent repayment claim: HMO licence application defence upheld

First-Tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's rent repayment order application at Flat 5, 27 Summit Road, Northolt. The respondent, Uniwell Investments Limited, had made a licence application on 10th June 2024 which remained outstanding. Section 72(4) of the Housing Act 2004 provides a defence where a licence application has been duly made and remains effective.

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Summarised from the official record linked above; figures are as the source states them. Added 10 September 2026.

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