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 Grants Dispensation for Urgent Gas Pipe Replacement
Tenant Secures Right to Manage Despite Uncooperative Landlord
First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonable Share of Insurance Premium for Tenants
Tribunal Orders £3,843 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Management in Bristol
Tenant Secures Statutory Lease Extension Despite Missing Landlord
Tribunal grants dispensation for £11,793.74 water pump replacement works
Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Challenge for Flats in London
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Insufficient Notice Period for Rent Increase
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Based on Local Market Conditions
Tribunal Sets £1025 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Canvey Island
Tribunal Grants £2,500 Lift Repairs Dispensation Without Lessee Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary to ensure the safety and accessibility of the building, especially for a disabled resident.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Balcony Repairs in Tunbridge Wells
Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Small Rural Property
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Fire Alarm Replacement
Tenant Allowed to Refuse Payment of Improper Service Charges
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges
The tenant challenged various service charges related to their property. The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the charges and determined that some were unreasonable, while others were considered fair.
Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Tenancy Based on Written Submissions
Tribunal sets fair rent for social housing property at £196 per week
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £196 per week for a social housing property. They used a specific formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to calculate the rent, ensuring it adheres to legal standards.