Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants £X Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works at Wentworth Grange
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works at Wentworth Grange, ensuring compliance with insurance and safety regulations.
Tenant Found in Breach of Lease for Flooring Requirements
Tribunal Caps Service Charges at £1100 for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets New Rent for Tenancy Considering Market and Tenant's Ability to Pay
Tribunal sets £1,472.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for London Basement Flat
Tribunal sets £279/month rent for assured tenancy in Sidcup
Tribunal Appoints Property Manager to Resolve Disputes Between Tenants and Landlord
First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Repairs Exemption
Tribunal Determines Reasonable Costs for Opposing Right to Manage Application
Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Brighton
First-tier Tribunal rules on subletting breach
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that subletting the apartment without including the storage room breaches the lease. This decision was made under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 for Assured Periodic Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £800 per month starting December 13, 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4136283
RTM Companies Granted Right to Manage Properties by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal Sets £952/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Harrow
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the rent from £1,700 to £952 per month because the property was in poor condition and disrepair. The decision was based on the Housing Act 1988 Sections 13 and 14.