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 Adjusts Market Rent for Assured Tenancy
Tribunal Sets £650/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Liverpool
Tribunal Sets £675 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Liverpool City Centre
Tribunal rules Respondent breached lease terms in Congleton
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Service Charge Demand
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £900 pcm in Assured Tenancy Dispute
Tribunal Caps Shared Ownership Property's Fair Rent
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent After Tenant Improvements
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that a new rent for a Coventry flat would be £590 per month, after considering both the condition of the property and improvements made by the tenant. The original proposed rent was higher at £700 but adjustments were made to reflect the tenant's contributions.
Tribunal Rules Non-Owner's Service Charges Unpayable
First-tier Tribunal Allows Landlord to Skip Consultation for Urgent Asbestos Work
Tribunal grants dispensation for lift refurbishment works over £250 in residential property
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to proceed with major works at a person without consulting the tenants first. This decision was made under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which allows for dispensation if it is reasonable to do so.
Manchester Property: Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,100 PCM
Tribunal Sets Market Rent After Tenant Improvements
Tribunal Sets £445/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
Landlord Can Keep Holding Deposit for Inaccurate Employment Info
First-tier Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Property Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Extends Manager’s Appointment Until June 2028 for Property Maintenance
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Service Charges for Security and Balcony Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that a tenant must pay service charges for security services and balcony repairs if these costs are reasonable and incurred to maintain common areas as per their lease agreement with the freeholder.