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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)·09 May 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

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

Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consulting Tenants About Major Works

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

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Tenant Consultation for Urgent Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass consulting the tenants about major works due to urgent safety concerns. The works included repairing the north wall of the property to ensure safety.

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

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Service Charges for Retirement Village

The First-tier Tribunal decided that service charges for emergency repairs and management fees were reasonable and should be paid by tenants in a retirement a person. The ruling was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

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

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent Based on Property Condition

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Apr 2025

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Central London Property

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Apr 2025

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for London Property

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property in London. They considered the property's condition and market value, and applied the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Act (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to determine the fair rent.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 May 2025

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increases Reflecting CPI

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

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Based on Market Conditions

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 Jul 2026

First-tier Tribunal sets rent for assured periodic tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for a long-term tenant's assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the monthly rent at £960, excluding water rates and council tax but including any additional amounts specified in the judgment.

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

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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

First-tier Tribunal Increases Pitch Fees by 4.6% Following CPI

Struck OutFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·16 Jun 2025

Tenant's Appeal Struck Out for Non-Compliance with Directions

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·16 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip the consultation process for urgent roof repairs to prevent water damage to a tenant's home. The judge found that the repairs were necessary and that the tenants were not prejudiced by the lack of consultation.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·16 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Certificate of Recognition to Tenants' Association

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 May 2025

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Penalties for Unlicensed HMO Operation

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 May 2025

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

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

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

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

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works Due to Health Risks

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

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Market Rent Due to Property's Poor Condition

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed market rent for a property due to its poor condition and lack of modernisation, setting the rent at £404 per week. The Tribunal considered the property's state of repair and disrepair when a person its decision.

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