Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Issues
First-tier Tribunal Upholds HMO Declaration Against Appeal
The First-tier Tribunal upheld the decision to declare a a person as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The Tribunal determined that a person met the criteria for an HMO as defined by the Housing Act 2004.
Fire Safety Deadline Overrides Consultation Requirements
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Mobile Home Pitch Fees Based on CPI
Tenant Granted Partial Rent Repayment Order Due to Unlicensed Property
Tribunal Orders Respondents to Pay for Building Safety Upgrades
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Service Charge Challenge
The First-tier Tribunal rejected a tenant's a person to determine the legality of service charges and administration charges. The tenant argued that certain charges were unreasonable, but the Tribunal disagreed.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Minor Breach of Park Rules
Landlord Granted Dispensation From Consulting Tenants About Urgent Works
First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Repairs Dispensation
First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Tenancy
Tenants Win Electricity Overcharge Case Against Management Company
Tenant's Application for Rent Repayment Order Rejected Due to Reasonable Excuse Defense
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Fair Rent for Tenant Under Rent Act 1977
Tenant Ordered to Pay £5044.50 in Statutory Costs for New Lease
Fair Rent Determination for Property Under Rent Act 1977
Tribunal Upholds HMO Licence Condition Requiring Separate Kitchen Room
Service Charges and Administration Charges Determined by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a person must pay certain service charges and administration fees as per the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, after confirming that the proper consultation procedures were followed.
First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge Reasonable for Major Works
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay a reasonable service charge for internal works related to the replacement of the communal heating system, as outlined in the lease agreement. The decision was made by Judge Tueje.