Landlord must pay over £5,000 to tenants who already owe £17,000

Landlord must pay over £5,000 to tenants who already owe £17,000

A London landlord must repay more than £5,000 to tenants she unlawfully evicted after cutting off their electricity and changing the locks.

A First Tier Tribunal found that Gloria Nolte was liable in a case brought by mother and daughter Anita and Yazmin Summan, who claimed they endured verbal abuse, poor living conditions, and an illegal eviction while renting a two-bedroom property on Walthamstow.

It was alleged that the property was infested with mice, had loose electrical sockets, and a noisy boiler. The tribunal also heard a claim that the home was not properly licensed and that the electricity supply could be accessed by a neighbour.

The dispute began after Anita Summan fell into rent arrears totalling £17,000. She claimed harassment from the landlord and her husband contributed to her decision to stop paying rent, alongside financial hardship and ill health. She had lost her job in late 2024 and relied on family for funds. Read the full article at Landlord Today