Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fee Based on CPI Inflation
First-tier Tribunal Sets Correct Pitch Fee for Park Home Owner
Tenant Successfully Challenges Building Insurance Premium
Claimant Secures Interim Code Rights for MSV on Property
Claimant Successfully Obtains Right to Manage Property
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They used a special formula to calculate the rent, ensuring it was fair and affordable for the tenant. The final fair rent was set at £223 per week, starting from 17 July 2025.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges Allocation in Mixed Tenure Developments
Tribunal Rules Service Charges Are Reasonable Without Opposition
The tribunal decided that the service charges for a tenant were reasonable and ordered the tenant to pay the specified amounts for different years. This decision was made because the tenant did not contest the charges.
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Property
Application for lease extension struck out for being late
Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent After Considering Property Condition
The Tribunal reviewed a notice proposing a new rent and decided on a fair market rent of £1,200 per month, taking into account the property's condition and local rental trends.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property with Tenant Improvements
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Considering Property Condition
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for a property with mold issues and no central heating. They adjusted the rent to reflect the condition of the property.
Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consulting Lessees About Major Works
Management Company Granted Urgent Repairs Dispensation Without Consultation
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Additional Works
First-tier Tribunal Sets Price and Terms for Freehold Transfer
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price and terms for transferring freehold interests under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The decision was made by Judge David R Salter and co-panelists on 17 July 2025.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Service Charge Works
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property, applying the formula set by the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999. The Tribunal took into account the property's condition, market rent, and scarcity factors.