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 Determines Fair Market Rent for Disputed Property
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Heating Repairs
Tribunal Sets £772/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £237/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4136475
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a management company to carry out urgent repairs to the external decking and drainage system at a property in Romford without consulting the tenants first. The repairs were necessary to address safety concerns and prevent further damage.
Service Charges Not Reasonably Incurred: First-tier Tribunal Ruling
First-tier Tribunal Grants Local Authority Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs
Tribunal sets £285/week rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £285.00 per week for a protected tenancy. The decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Tribunal sets £8,500/year fair rent for assured tenancy in Rostheme
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the improvements made by the tenant and comparing it to similar properties in the area. The rent was set at £8,500.00 per year.
Tenant Costs Under 1993 Act: Reasonable Fees Determined
First-tier Tribunal Rules Freehold Transfer as Relevant Disposal
New fair rent set for property by First-tier Tribunal
Market Rent Determination: New Rent Set at £1,700 Per Month
Tribunal Sets £239.20 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Southhall
Tribunal sets £239.20/month rent for assured tenancy in Southhall
Emergency Repairs Approved Without Consultation Requirements
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consulting a person for emergency repairs to a flat roof and related damages, citing the urgent need to address water leakage and damage.
Tribunal Sets £3,705.90 Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay certain service charges to their landlord. The charges were deemed reasonable and covered necessary maintenance and improvements to a person.