Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Condition
Tribunal Rules Service Charges Payable for Major Works
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that a person must pay service charges of £134,440 plus fees for major works. The landlord proposed repairs and redecoration to the external building façade based on a surveyor's report and competitive tendering process.
Landlord's Claim for Fees Rejected in Tenancy Dispute
First-tier Tribunal Denies Appointment of Manager for Eastbourne Flats
The First-tier Tribunal denied the appointment of a manager for a Victorian block of six flats in Eastbourne, finding no just and convenient circumstances under s24 Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. The tribunal considered that management would improve if a person instructed a professional managing agent.
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Salford Property
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set the new rent for a Salford property at £1,000 per month after considering evidence from both sides and conducting an inspection of the property.
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Manchester Property
First-tier Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent of £161 Per Week
Tribunal Sets £1,150/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Chorlton
Tenants Win Service Charge Case Due to Lack of Consultation
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Financial Penalty Against Claimant
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Lighting, Parking, and Boundary Disputes in Park Home Sites
This judgment involves disputes over lighting installations, parking spaces, and boundaries in park home sites. It clarifies the responsibilities of both owners and occupiers under the Mobile Homes Act.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Works
First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Safety Measures Without Consultation
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Mobile Home Park Disputes
In a dispute over mobile home park rules, the First-tier Tribunal dismissed most breaches claimed by the park owner. However, it required the occupier to provide proof of insurance for their property within 28 days.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI
Tribunal Sets £995/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges for RTM Company
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent After Tenant Appeal
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Semi-Detached House
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair market rent for a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Langley, Derbyshire. After considering similar properties and the current state of the home, the tribunal set the new rent at £750 per month.