S.G. hey. I did phone up the guy unfortunately he just confirmed that a fully furnished accommodation isn't subject to that particular law. By the way he really did well and won the Court case. Bravo, really cool chap. However I can imagine due to dynamic changes taking place in the legal system (within common law) things do change and who knows maybe there's been a different interpretation already. I can imagine the judge to decide in landlord's favour provided it's new accommodation or if just been refurnished.
However if nothing has been done and NO additional costs were borne I personally don't see a reason to exclude it from the law. Of course it's up to the judge to interpret the particular case. All I'm saying is let's not assume but stick to the law and try to win the case.
Cheers.