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Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·07 Jul 2025

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy at £297 Weekly

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £297.00 per week for a property, after considering the property's condition and the Retail Price Index.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·07 Jul 2025

Tribunal Determines Costs for Lease Extension Claim

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Jul 2025

First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Jul 2025

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £800 Monthly

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Repair Dispensation

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal Upholds HMO Fire Safety Condition

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal by the claimant against a condition requiring fire safety improvements in an HMO. The condition was upheld to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Nov 2025

Service Charges and Administration Fees Determined Reasonable

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Sept 2025

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair a person for a property, setting it at £795 per month. They considered the property's condition, location, and the state of repair to make their decision. This ruling is based on the a person Act 1977 and the a person Acts (Maximum Fair a person) Order 1999.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Sept 2025

Tribunal Sets New Rent at £675, Rejects £900 Proposal

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission for Urgent Lift Repairs Without Consultation

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2025

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Studio Flat

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Aug 2025

Tribunal Reduces Proposed Rent Increase Due to Property Disrepair

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Aug 2025

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for One-Bedroom Flat in Greenhithe

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair market rent for a one-bedroom flat in Greenhithe, Kent. They set the rent at £1,050 per month after considering the property's condition, features, and comparable lettings in the area.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 Jul 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation From Consultation Requirements

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Jul 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to replace foul water pumps without consulting the leaseholders because there was no proof that the leaseholders would be harmed by skipping the consultation process.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Consulting Leaseholders

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 Jun 2025

Tenant Granted Right to Freehold Despite Missing Freeholder

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·16 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges and Administration Fees Reasonable and Payable

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges and administration fees were fair and should be paid according to the lease agreement. The landlord requested these charges from the tenant, but the tenant did not attend the hearing.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Sept 2025

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip certain consultation steps for urgent roof repairs at a multi-unit property. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further damage to the building and the Tribunal agreed, granting permission on specific terms.

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