Rent Repayment Order (RRO) Maximum Award & Deduction Calculator
Work out your indicative rent clawback under Section 44 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and Section 10 of the Renters' Rights Act 2025. This client-side calculator factors in the 12 vs 24-month statutory caps, Universal Credit public-fund deductions, and utility bill apportionments under Acheampong v Roman [2022] UKUT 239.
1. Tenancy & Statutory Regime
Total rent paid each month across all tenants applying together.
1 mo
24 mo (Max)
2. Mandatory Statutory Deductions
Deducted under s.44(3)(a) HPA 2016 (public funds paid toward rent).
Deducted under Acheampong v Roman [2022] UKUT 239 (actual energy/water consumed).
Gas, electricity, water & broadband paid by the landlord.
3. Landlord Conduct Assessment (s.44(4))
£100 application fee + £200 hearing fee recoverable from the respondent.
Indicative Tribunal Award Schedule
Estimated Total Tribunal Order
£13,740
£4,580 per applicant (3 co-applicants)
| Gross Rent Paid (12 mo × £1,600) | £19,200 |
| Less: Universal Credit / Housing Benefit | -£0 |
| Less: Consumable Utilities (Acheampong) | -£2,400 |
| Net Rent Subject to Order (s.44) | £16,800 |
| Conduct Adjustment Applied | 80% |
| Base Rent Repayment Award | £13,440 |
| Add: Rule 13(1)(b) Tribunal Fees Reimbursed | +£300 |
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