Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Financial Penalty Confirmed for Over-Occupying Property
First-tier Tribunal Confirms £1,000 Financial Penalty for HMO Breach
Tribunal Grants £167,238.46 Dispensation for Emergency Call System Replacement in Elderly Living Facility
Tribunal sets £950/month rent for assured tenancy in Brighton
Tribunal Sets £1043.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a rented property, setting it at £1,043.50 per month. They used a special formula based on the Retail Price Index and previous rent figures.
First-tier Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at £1,106.50
Tribunal sets £825/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tenant Not Required to Pay Costs Due to Lack of Unreasonable Behavior
Tenant's Cost Claim Rejected by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal denied the tenant's request for costs, ruling that the tenant's behavior was not unreasonable.
Tribunal Grants Urgent Works Dispensation with Conditions
Tribunal Grants £3.8 Million Fire Safety Works Dispensation for Six-Storey Block in Havant
Tribunal Sets Boundaries for Park Home Pitches
Tribunal Sets £1,040/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £1,040 per month for a residential property after considering the landlord's objection and various factors affecting the rent.
Tribunal Sets £560.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Enfield
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new weekly rent of £560.50 for an assured periodic tenancy, starting from April 1st, 2024. This decision was based on current market conditions and the fact that no white goods were provided in the property.
Tribunal Quashes Improvement Notice Due to Repair Obligation Misunderstanding
First-tier Tribunal Grants Claimant Right to Manage Property
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the claimant can manage the property after determining that the claimant met the necessary requirements under the CLRA.
Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Tenant Consultation for Urgent Chimney Works
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consulting tenants about urgent repairs to make the chimneys watertight and safe. This decision ensures the safety of the building and its occupants.
Tribunal Sets New Rent of £1,600 for Assured Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent After Property Refurbishment
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property after it underwent major refurbishment. The rent was increased to £4,550 per month due to the improvements made to the property.