Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Landlord's Application for Dispensation of Consultation Requirements Rejected
Service Charges Found Reasonable in First-tier Tribunal Decision
Tribunal sets £1040.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135958
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135960
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy
Tribunal Caps Service Charges at £250 for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges claimed by the landlord were unreasonable and significantly reduced the amount due from the tenant. The decision was based on the landlord's failure to comply with consultation requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
First-tier Tribunal rules on service charge disputes for residential flats
Claimant Granted Right to Manage Tenants in First-tier Tribunal Decision
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Salford Flat
Tribunal Sets £1,075/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set the market rent for a tenant's assured tenancy at £1,075 per month. The decision was based on evidence of comparable properties and the condition of the property in question.
Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Manchester Flat at £650 Monthly
Tribunal sets £1050/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £715 Monthly
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Considering Tenant Improvements
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to a lift's emergency call system. The repairs were deemed necessary to ensure safety for those trapped in the lift.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs to Soil Pipe in London Property
First-tier Tribunal Determines Payability and Reasonableness of Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the payability and reasonableness of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tribunal found some costs reasonable and others unreasonable, such as legal fees and late payment fees.