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 for Residential Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a residential property. They used the Rent Act 1977 and a special order to calculate the rent, which was set at £343 per week starting from April 11, 2025.
Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal
A tenant challenged the payment of service charges for repairs and management fees. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the charges were valid and reasonable under the relevant Acts.
Telecommunications Agreements Renewal Success in First-tier Tribunal
In a recent case, a company successfully renewed 12 out of 14 telecommunications agreements in the First-tier Tribunal. The tribunal ordered the company and the respondent to enter into new agreements and awarded costs to the company for the successful references.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Payability of Service Charges
First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation
Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £875, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988 and took effect on 8 December 2024.
Tenant's SBSC Challenge: Reasonableness of Charges Decided
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Fair Rent Determination by Rent Assessment Committee
The Rent Assessment a person decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £162.68 per month starting from April 10, 2025. This decision was based on the Retail Price Index and the previous rent registered.
First-tier Tribunal Rules Unreasonable Service Charges Down
Tenant Wins Service Charge Dispute Against Landlord
Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Service Charge Insurance Premiums
First-tier Tribunal Declines Service Charge Challenge
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Tribunal Sets Rent at £775 for Assured Shorthold Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal decided to set the rent at £775 per month for an assured shorthold tenancy, taking into account the current market conditions and the state of the property.