Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £873.50 Per Month
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £873.50 per month for a property. They used a special formula based on the Rent Act 1977 to calculate the rent, taking into account the Retail Price Index (RPI).
Tenant Rights Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 - First-tier Tribunal Decision
First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Payable
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges demanded by the landlord are payable in full. The tenant argued that the charges were not fairly incurred, but the tribunal disagreed.
Landlord Allowed to Proceed with Urgent Repairs Without Consulting Tenants
The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to carry out urgent repairs on a building without consulting the tenants. The repairs were deemed necessary due to health and safety concerns.
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Unconsulted Roof Works
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the consultation process for additional roof works because the works were necessary to prevent water damage and the tenants were not financially harmed.
Tribunal Grants £250+ Repairs Dispensation for Risk to Life in London
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Door Repairs
Right to Manage Company Allowed to Install Safety Measures Without Prior Consultation
A Right to Manage company was allowed to install a Leaksafe system without consulting leaseholders because the leaseholders did not object and the work was deemed urgent.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Uncommitted Service Charges
Tribunal slashes service charges for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided that some service charges were unreasonable and not payable under the lease agreement. The Tribunal reviewed charges for insurance premiums, window cleaning, and other expenses, finding that some charges were excessive and not justified under the terms of the lease.
Tribunal grants dispensation for immediate works addressing structural defects in London
Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £800 per month, starting from April 8th, 2025, following the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal sets £150 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Stockton on Tees
Tribunal sets £127 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Middlesbrough
Landlord Loses Appeal Over Cutting Electricity to Disabled Tenant's Property
Emergency Repairs Approved Without Leaseholder Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass a person consultation requirements for emergency repairs to a leaking roof. The decision was made without objections from the leaseholders.
Tribunal sets £382.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £1,900/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £1,900 per month after considering the property's condition and market rent values.