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
Tenant Wins Rent Repayment Order Against Unlicensed HMO Landlord
Tenant Secures Statutory Lease Extension Despite Missing Landlord
First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Water Pump Replacement
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges Under Lease Terms
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Based on Local Market Conditions
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Insufficient Notice Period for Rent Increase
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Based on Property Condition
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs
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.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Balcony Repairs
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 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.