Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent Using RPI
Tribunal Sets £975/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £975, which will take effect from May 17, 2025.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135630
Tenants Win Service Charge Challenge, Costs Capped at 25%
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges levied by the landlord were unreasonable and ordered the costs to be capped at 25% of the total costs. This decision helps protect tenants from excessive service charges.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Tenancy
Landlord Granted Urgent Heating Repairs Dispensation
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent heating repairs. The decision was based on the necessity of the repairs and the landlord's reasonable actions.
Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notices for Residential Hazards
Rent Determination for New Property - Tenant Wins
A tenant applied to the First-tier Tribunal to challenge a rent increase notice from the landlord. The Tribunal considered market conditions and minor defects in a person and decided on a new rent of £1750 per calendar month.
Directions Issued for Tenancy Deposit Claim Under Tenant Fees Act 2019
The First-tier Tribunal issued directions in a case where a tenant is claiming the recovery of a prohibited payment or holding deposit under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The directions outline what each party needs to submit to support their case.
First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges for Asbestos Removal Reasonable and Payable
Tribunal Sets £195.65 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal grants dispensation for £7308.38 repairs in Sandown
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a management company to skip consulting residents before carrying out urgent repairs to fix water damage in certain flats. The decision was based on the need to address urgent health concerns and poor living conditions.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Crawley
Tribunal dismisses rent repayment order for unlicensed house in Manchester
Judgment on Reasonableness of Service Charges in Residential Property
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Regulated Tenancy Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property under a regulated tenancy. They took into account the improvements made by the tenant and the impact of nearby construction works on the property's value.