Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal dismisses rent repayment claim for assured tenancy in Manchester
Tribunal Grants £24,050 in Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for London Property
Tribunal Grants £250+ Flat Repairs Dispensation for Urgent Boiler Work in London
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £1000 pcm for Assured Tenancy
Tribunal Rules on Service Charges Levied by Unregistered Freeholder
Tribunal sets £222.50 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in Egham
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £330 per Week for Egham Property
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Residential Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a residential property, setting the rent at £728.00 per month. They took into account factors like the lack of central heating and double glazing, and applied the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to determine the final amount.
Tribunal Sets £728/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Claimant Successfully Challenges Certain Service Charges
Emergency Works Dispensation Granted Following Balcony Collapse
Landlord Allowed to Skip Consultation for Urgent Boiler Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord could skip the statutory consultation process for urgent boiler repairs, as the works were deemed necessary and no significant harm to a person was shown.
Tribunal Sets £262.29 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Rent Adjustment for Assured Tenancy Based on Property Condition
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the property's condition and layout. The new rent is £609.00 per week, effective from 9 December 2024.
Tribunal Sets £1,536/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £200.40 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Repairs in North London
The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to bypass the usual consultation process with tenants because the repairs were urgent and necessary to fix water leakage issues that posed a risk to health and safety.
Service Charges for 2020-2023 Ruled Payable
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges for the years 2020-2023 are payable as demanded. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing that the service charges were unreasonable or not payable.
Right to Manage Company Granted Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Works
The First-tier Tribunal granted a a company unconditional dispensation from consultation requirements for urgent works on a residential property. The works included addressing water ingress and repairing unsafe conditions.