Fracasso v De Serrano
Landlord wins · London · 2025-07-04
- Adjudicator
- Harry Cho
- Dispute
- Non-payment of Rent
- Notice
- Non-payment of rent (N4)
- Landlord
- J.F.
- Tenant
- M.D.S.
What happened
The Tenant filed a review request for an order that terminated the tenancy for non-payment of rent. The Tenant had failed to attend the original hearing and argued that a police investigation, lack of computer access, and misinformation about legal representation prevented their attendance. The Board dismissed the request, finding the Tenant's explanations vague, unsubstantiated, and not credible, especially as the notice of hearing provided phone-in options.
The ruling
The request to review the order dated June 5, 2025, is denied. The original order, which likely involves the termination of the tenancy and payment of rent arrears, remains in full force and effect. The Tenant failed to provide a reasonable or credible excuse for their absence from the initial hearing.