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Housing & Tenancy

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)·07 May 2025

Claimant Entitled to Right to Manage Property - First-tier Tribunal Decision

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 May 2025

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Window Repairs

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 Jan 2026

Tenant Allowed to Challenge Liability for Service Charges

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant could challenge the liability to pay service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The decision was influenced by the poor condition of the stairs, which was found to be in breach of the lease agreement.

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

Tribunal Adjusts Service Charges for Tenants Based on Usage and Costs

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·07 Aug 2025

Rent Determination for Tenancy Dispute - First-tier Tribunal Decision

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 May 2025

Tribunal Sets £47,520 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in St John's Wood

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 May 2025

Tribunal Grants £15,844.13 Roof Repairs Dispensation Without Tenant Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass the usual consultation process with leaseholders for urgent roof repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further damage to the property.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Jan 2026

Tribunal Sets Rent at £280 Per Week Considering Tenant's Improvements

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a large Victorian semi-detached property. They set the rent at £280 per week, starting from December 5, 2024. The decision considered the state of the property, including necessary repairs and improvements made by the tenant.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jan 2026

Tribunal Sets £1125 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jan 2026

Tribunal upholds £650/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £650 per month, effective from 23rd April 2025, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jan 2026

Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Radcliffe

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £800 per month, starting from 30th October 2024. This decision was made after reviewing the available documentation since they couldn't inspect the property directly.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Jan 2026

Landlord Failed to Comply with Statutory Consultation Requirements for Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord did not follow proper consultation procedures before carrying out certain a person, thus limiting the service charges that a person must pay. This decision was made by Judge Bernadette MacQueen.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·29 Oct 2025

Tribunal Sets £1,600/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Crawley

The Tribunal decided on a fair market rent of £1,600 per month for a tenant's assured tenancy, taking into account similar properties in the area and the amenities provided.

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

Tribunal Sets £157.94/Month Pitch Fee for Park Home in Cambridgeshire

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

Tribunal Sets £276.29/Month Pitch Fee for Park Home in Shangri-La

The First-tier Tribunal decided to uphold the proposed increase in the pitch fee for a mobile home based on the Consumer Price Index increase. The Tribunal rejected arguments that the increase was unreasonable due to a person deterioration or reduction in services.

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

Tribunal Sets £1229.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £1229.50 for a property, following the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999. This ensures the rent is fair and reasonable.

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

Tribunal sets £1,100/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Tenancy

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

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for £8,950.66 Emergency Roof Repairs

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

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenancy Management Order Application

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a tenant's a person to appoint a new manager and limit costs, ruling that the evidence did not support the need for such measures.

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