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Who Can Make a Claim?
- You are a private tenant or former tenant;
- The property was rented within the last 12 months;
- The landlord committed a specific housing offence during your tenancy, such as failing to obtain a licence.
For example: if your rent was £900 per month, your rent refund could be worth anywhere between £5,400 to £7,560
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Rent Repayment Order is a legal ruling made by a housing tribunal that forces your landlord to pay back up to 12 months’ rent if they’ve broken certain housing laws. You can apply whether you’re still living there or have already moved out.
You can apply if:
- You’re a private tenant or former tenant;
- The offence happened within the last 12 months;
- Your landlord committed a qualifying offence (like renting out an unlicensed property).
You don’t need a solicitor, but expert help can boost your chances of success.
The most common offences include:
- Renting a property without the right HMO or selective licence
- Illegal eviction or being locked out without proper notice
- Harassment or threats from your landlord
- Ignoring council improvement or safety notices
- Breaching banning orders or overcrowding rules
If you’re unsure, we can check for you.
You can claim up to 12 months’ rent, even if you paid via Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.
Tribunals often award 50% to 100% of the total rent, depending on the case details and landlord behaviour.
Not usually. RRO claims are handled by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), which is much less formal than a court. You may not need to attend in person, especially if you have someone helping you with your case.
Yes, they will be notified as part of the tribunal process. However, you have legal protection and your landlord cannot retaliate if the tenancy has ended. If you’re still living at the property, we’ll discuss safe options.
Yes – as long as the offence happened within the past 12 months, you can still claim, even if you’ve left the property.
It varies, but most claims are resolved within 3 to 6 months. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.
Our expert panel of solicitors will manage the entire process for you, making it stress-free and simple. Once we have all of the correct information, you’ll be kept up to date until the day you get paid!
We offer a free initial check, and if your case qualifies, we work with housing specialists who can assist on a no-win, no-fee basis. That means you only pay if your claim is successful.
Just fill out the short form above. We’ll review your answers and get in touch to explain your options – no pressure, no obligations.