Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Unforeseen Circumstances During Works
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to the landlord to bypass the usual consultation process because unexpected issues arose during the works at the address. The judge ruled that the landlord should be exempt from the consultation requirement to avoid further costs and delays.
Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach of Lease Covenants for London Flat
Tribunal Sets £5,000 Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness and payability of service charges for two chargeable years. The Tribunal found the service charges reasonable and payable, adjusting certain amounts based on evidence presented.
Tribunal Grants £3,108 Electrical Works Dispensation Without Consultation
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Market Rent Due to Property Issues
Tenant Costs Determination Under Leasehold Reform Act
The tribunal decided that a tenant must pay reasonable costs to the landlord after a notice of claim was withdrawn. The total costs were set at £2870.00, including fees for solicitors and valuations.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Works in Aldershot Retirement Scheme
First-tier Tribunal Decides on Service Charges After Right to Manage Acquisition
First-tier Tribunal Increases Pitch Fee and Orders Reimbursement
Tribunal sets £880/month rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works Due to Health and Safety Concerns
Tribunal Grants £250+ Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Surrey
Tribunal Grants £1,024,344.68 Major Works Dispensation for Leaseholders in London
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fees for Mobile Home Residents
The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the pitch fees for mobile home residents based on changes in CPI and RPI, taking into account the condition of the a person. This decision came after reviewing the a person's infrastructure and addressing the residents' concerns.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works in Cornwall
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to the landlord to carry out major works without consulting the a person. This decision was made under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, allowing the landlord to bypass the usual consultation process if it is deemed reasonable.