The Claimant entered into a tenancy with the Defendant for a luxury property in Hertfordshire. A deposit was paid of over £10,000 and was not protected until 320 days after the deposit was taken. Proceedings were issued for an award under s214(4) Housing Act 2004. The Claimant was successful in recovering an award of 2.5 times the deposit. The Judge held that as a professional landlord the Defendant knew that deposit needed to be protected and they have offered no explanation for the delay. The fact that the Defendant was having financial difficulties was an aggravating factor.The Claimant beat their part 36 offer and obtained a judgment of £34,800 and recovered costs of £22,000.Jonathan was instructed by Robert Porter of Phoenix Legal.
Jonathan is sought after for matters across the spectrum of housing law including possession proceedings, disrepair, succession and anti-social behaviour injunctions. He is regularly instructed on behalf of private, public and Local Authority landlords across the country. He is available for court hearings and written advice.
Part of his practice also includes the prosecution of offences under the Housing Act 2004 and Protection from Eviction Act 1977.
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