Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Lift Repairs Without Tenant Consultation
Tenant Association Recognised by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roofing Repairs
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Residential Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a residential property, setting the rent at £2,018 per month. This decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Rent Reduced Due to Property's Insulation Issues
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent from £2300.00 to £2200.00 per month because of significant insulation and ventilation issues in the property, which led to condensation problems.
Market Rent Set at £840 per Month for Assured Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at £274.50
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £274.50 per week for a rented property, ensuring it adheres to the maximum fair rent allowed by law. This decision was made considering the latest Retail Price Index figures and the previously registered rent.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £184.62 per week. This decision was based on the current market conditions and the state of the property.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Central London Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property in central London. They considered the property's condition, location, and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The fair rent was set at £293.00 per week, effective from 3rd April 2025.
Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consultation Requirements for Structural Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal granted the landlord's request to bypass certain consultation requirements for necessary structural repairs. The decision allows the landlord to proceed with the work without further consultation with tenants.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property
Rent Set for Assured Periodic Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988
Reasonableness of Service Charges Determined by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenant
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair a person of £1,347.75 per month for a tenant, taking into account the property's condition and scarcity in the area. This decision was made following an objection from the landlord and adheres to the a person Act 1977 and related orders.
Tribunal sets maximum fair rent for tenant
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant's property. The rent is set at £681 per month, calculated according to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Tenant
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair a person for a tenant, setting the a person at £219.00 per week after applying the a person Act 1977 and the a person Acts (Maximum Fair a person) Order 1999.
Tribunal Sets Capped Fair Rent for Residential Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a residential property, applying the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to cap the rent at £187.50 per week, effective from 2 April 2025.