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 Decides on Reasonableness of Service Charges
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.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Electrical Works
First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach of Lease Covenants
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.
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The tribunal decided that a tenant must pay reasonable costs to the landlord after a notice of claim was withdrawn.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.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Consultation Requirements
First-tier Tribunal Decides on Service Charges After Right to Manage Acquisition
First-tier Tribunal Increases Pitch Fee and Orders Reimbursement
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works Due to Health and Safety Concerns
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Consultation Requirements
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 Major Works Consultation Requirements
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Major Works Without Leaseholder Consultation
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.