Maher v Kelly

Landlord wins · London · 2025-09-23

Adjudicator

Inderdeep Padda

Dispute

Damage to Property, Non-payment of Rent, Persistent Late Payment, Substantial Interference

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4), Other notice (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

M.M., R.M.

Tenant

T.K., D.C.

What happened

The Landlords applied to terminate the tenancy based on non-payment of rent, substantial interference, damages, and persistent late payment. The L2 application (N5) was dismissed because the notice was vague and the monetary claim for substantial interference exceeded the Board's jurisdiction. The L1 application for rent arrears was successful, though the Tenants requested relief based on personal circumstances including pregnancy and children.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated effective October 10, 2025. The Tenants must pay $8,186.00 by this date to void the order and continue the tenancy. If the order is not voided, the Tenants must vacate by October 10, 2025, and pay the Landlords $1,387.87 (representing arrears to the hearing date and filing fee, minus the deposit and interest), plus daily compensation of $82.19 from August 29, 2025.