Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs
Tenant Withdraws Service Charge Applications in First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Costs Recovery
Landlord Fined £22k for Electrical Safety Breaches in 11 Properties
A landlord was fined £22,000 for not providing electrical safety reports for 11 properties within 7 days of request. The fine was reduced from £44,000 due to mitigating factors such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the landlord's cooperation.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £850 per month excluding certain charges. The decision is based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Works Consultation Requirements
Invalid Rent Increase Notice Struck Out by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal struck out a tenant's a person to review a rent increase notice because the notice was not valid according to the Housing Act 1988. The decision means the a person was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
RTM Company Granted Right to Manage Property
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Request for Increased Rent
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Based on Market Conditions and Disrepair
Financial Penalty Reduced to £15,000 in First-tier Tribunal Case
Tenant Successfully Acquires Freehold Interest Under Leasehold Reform Act
Remediation Contribution Order Granted Against Developers
First-tier Tribunal strikes out case due to lack of jurisdiction over fixed service charges
The First-tier Tribunal struck out an a person regarding service charges because it lacked jurisdiction under the Landlord and Tenant Act. The case involved a fixed service charge in a tenancy agreement.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property with Adjustments
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account issues like disrepair and lack of amenities. The final fair rent was set at £23,320.00 per year, despite a higher maximum fair rent calculation.
Rent Adjustment Based on Property Condition
Tenant Wins Reduced Rent Due to Damp Conditions
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant should pay a lower rent because the property had significant damp issues. The Tribunal inspected the property and found it unfit for the open market due to the dampness.
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for social housing tenant under Rent Act 1977
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £1,140 per month after considering the property's condition and scarcity. However, due to statutory caps, the rent cannot exceed £1,295.50 per month.