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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)·14 Aug 2025

Tribunal sets £140/month rent for assured tenancy in Ramsey

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

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notices for Two Residential Flats

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

Tribunal Grants £2055.60 Fire Safety Works Dispensation in Newcastle

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2025

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Dispute Between Tenants and Management Company

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

Tenant Entitled to Renew Lease Under 1954 Act, Not Electronic Communications Code

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant's lease is protected under the 1954 Act, allowing the tenant to renew the lease under the Act rather than the Electronic Communications Code. The decision was based on the interpretation of the lease and the rights granted therein.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Jul 2025

Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission to Skip Consultation for Lift Repairs in Tunbridge Wells

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jul 2025

Tribunal sets £950/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle upon Tyne

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 Jul 2025

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Water Charges for Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness and payability of service charges for water/sewerage for a property. The decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

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

Tribunal Sets £19,968/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £19,968 per year. This decision was made using the Rent Act 1977 and considering the property's condition and relevant regulations.

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

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for £10,000 Urgent Roof Repairs in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs needed to prevent water damage. The decision was made because the repairs were urgent and necessary to protect the property.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 Jun 2025

Financial Penalty Reduced for Breach of Licensing Agreement

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

First-tier Tribunal Grants Right to Manage to Applicant Company

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Jun 2025

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works Following Roof Leak

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed after a roof leak. This decision allows the landlord to proceed with necessary work without consulting all leaseholders.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal rules property is self-contained under RTM Act

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the building at the address and the address qualifies as a self-contained building under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, allowing the a company to acquire the right to manage the premises.

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

Tribunal Sets £49,237.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 Jun 2025

Tribunal Sets £969/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 Jun 2025

Tenant Granted Statutory Lease Extension Despite Missing Landlord

The First-tier Tribunal granted a tenant a statutory lease extension for their property even though they couldn't find the landlord. The tribunal decided the price for the lease extension is £67,500.80 and approved the terms of the new lease.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 Jun 2025

Tribunal Sets Capped Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £10277.50 per quarter, effective from 2 June 2025. This decision was made after considering the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 Jul 2025

Market Rent Determination for a Leased Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for a leased property. They considered the condition of the property and recent improvements made by the landlord to determine the rent of £157.61 per week.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 Jul 2025

Freehold Valuation for Leaseholders: £18,200 - First-tier Tribunal

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