Former Made In Chelsea personality Tabitha Willett has been conspicuously showcasing her extravagant engagement ring on Instagram, a gift from her multi-millionaire fiancé Harry Hoare. However, this display of opulence starkly contrasts with a significant financial obligation she allegedly still carries. Reports indicate the influencer owes her former landlord, Charlotte Hill, a substantial sum of £11,107.
Court Ruling and Unpaid Damages
In October 2024, it was revealed that Ms Willett, now 33, was found guilty in court for causing extensive damage to a £1.8 million apartment in Kensington, which she rented for eight months in 2022. The property was left in a deplorable state, with make-up stains and drawings on the walls, holes drilled for pictures and a television, a £9,000 carpet stained with dog urine, and a damaged hob.
The court ordered her to pay £4,749 in damages, with monthly instalments of £600 to Monaco-based Ms Hill. According to sources, Ms Willett made only six payments, ceasing last September. Additionally, she has not paid a large portion of the £3,500 monthly rent owed on the luxury two-bedroom apartment, bringing the total outstanding balance to £11,107.
Landlord's Nightmare and Legal Battles
When Ms Hill sued over the condition of the flat in 2024, she described the situation as a nightmare, stating the property was completely wrecked. Ms Willett counter-sued for harassment, but her claim was dismissed. Despite these legal issues, she is now expecting a child with her fiancé Harry, a Dubai-based financial broker, and has a daughter, Ottilie, from a previous relationship with Fraser Carruthers.
Ms Willett did not respond to requests for comment last week, leaving the debt unresolved amidst her glamorous social media presence.
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