England only
Rent Repayment Order Calculator
The maximum indicative exposure for landlords, agents and property managers facing a potential Rent Repayment Order in England. It does not predict what a tribunal will award.
Rent actually paid for the period, excluding amounts met by housing benefit or the housing element of universal credit where the claim is by a tenant.
Offences on or after 1 May 2026 carry a maximum of 24 months' rent; earlier offences remain capped at 12 months.
Months during which the offence was being committed and rent was paid.
The offence type determines whether an order can be made at all. It does not change the statutory maximum period.
What is a Rent Repayment Order?
A Rent Repayment Order (RRO) is an order of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) requiring a landlord or agent to repay rent to a tenant, or to repay housing benefit or universal credit housing costs to a local authority. This tool covers England only; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland operate different regimes.
The maximum period
For offences committed before 1 May 2026, the maximum period is 12 months’ rent. For offences committed on or after that date, the maximum rises to 24 months’ rent under the expanded rent repayment provisions. The date used is the date of the offence, not the date of the application, which is why the calculator asks for it.
The tribunal decides the award
There is no percentage formula. The tribunal starts from the rent paid in the eligible period and then considers the conduct of the parties, the seriousness of the offence, whether the landlord has been convicted, and the landlord’s financial circumstances. Awards range from a modest proportion of the rent to the full statutory maximum, and any figure produced here is only the ceiling.
Official guidance
Rent repayment orders: guidance for tenants (GOV.UK)
Not legal advice
This calculator shows a statutory maximum only. It is not legal advice and it is not a prediction of a tribunal award. Actual awards are set by the First-tier Tribunal on the specific facts of each case. Take professional advice before acting.