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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)·13 Mar 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Jan 2026

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order Due to Hazards

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

Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Tenant Consultation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to skip consulting tenants about urgent roof repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent significant risk to life and property. The decision was made after considering the urgency of the works and the lack of objections from most tenants.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 May 2025

Tenant Wins Rent Adjustment Case in First-tier Tribunal

In this case, a tenant applied to the First-tier Tribunal for a reduction in rent due to the poor condition of the property. After considering the condition of the property and comparing it to similar properties in the area, the Tribunal set a new rent of £900 per month.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Apr 2025

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Request for Manager Appointment

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

First-tier Tribunal Orders Refund for Unreasonable Insurance Premiums

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Apr 2025

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Collection Method for Service Charge Reserves

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord can continue to collect reserves for future maintenance costs, provided the method of apportionment is clear to tenants.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Mar 2025

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Considering Condition and Market Value

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

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs Without Leaseholder Consultation

RefusedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Mar 2025

Tenant Challenges Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Mar 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Exemption for Urgent Works Without Consultation

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Mar 2025

Tenants Win Partial Rent Repayment Order Against Landlords for Unlicensed HMO Management

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

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges for Leaseholders

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2025

Tenant Found in Breach of Park Rules and Obligations

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Apr 2025

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Recovery

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Mar 2025

Tenant Wins Reduced Rent After Landlord Failed to Fix Damp Issues

The Tribunal reduced the proposed rent after finding that the landlord failed to fix damp and mould issues in the property. The rent was lowered by 10%, reflecting the poor condition of the property.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Mar 2025

Right to Manage Granted Despite Minor Procedural Errors

The First-tier Tribunal granted a person the right to manage their properties at the address, Romford, despite some procedural issues. The Tribunal highlighted the importance of complying with statutory requirements and the minor nature of the procedural errors.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·07 Mar 2025

Claimant's Application for Rent Repayment Order Rejected

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a tenant's application for a rent repayment order because the breach of the number of occupants condition did not constitute an offense under the relevant sections of the Housing Act 2004.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Mar 2025

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Central London Property

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Mar 2025

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Regulated Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £212.50 per week for a property, taking into account the property's condition, market comparables, and scarcity in the area, while adhering to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

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