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Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·07 Mar 2025

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent at £625.50 per month

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Jan 2025

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Property

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Jan 2025

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Management Fees

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges and management fees under the terms of a a person. The decision was made based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, addressing issues such as fire safety expenses and management fees.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Jan 2025

Fair Rent Determination for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 Jan 2025

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 Jan 2025

Landlord's Cost Order Application Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

In a recent case heard by the First-tier Tribunal, a landlord tried to get an order for costs from a tenant. However, the Tribunal decided that the tenant's actions were not unreasonable, and thus rejected the landlord's a person.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 Jan 2025

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Service Charges for London Property

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Dec 2024

Tribunal Sets Market Rent of £1,800 for Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for a property, setting it at £1,800 per month after considering similar properties and making adjustments for missing amenities like white goods and curtains.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Dec 2024

Tenant Granted Capped Fair Rent of £182 Per Week

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Dec 2024

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs. The landlord sought permission because the repairs were urgent and all tenants had agreed to the specifications and contractor. The Tribunal found that the works were necessary and granted the dispensation unconditionally.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Dec 2024

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Damp Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed due to damp issues in a flat. The decision was made considering the seriousness and urgency of the problem, supported by evidence from a specialist report and contractor quotes.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Feb 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Major Works Consultation

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Mar 2025

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Mar 2025

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent to £900

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent to £900 per month after considering the property's condition and the tenant's financial situation. The decision took into account the tenant's request for hardship relief due to financial constraints.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Feb 2025

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the current market conditions and the state of the property to determine a fair rent of £1750 per month.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Jan 2025

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalty for Landlord Due to Financial Hardship

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Jan 2026

First-tier Tribunal Orders Landlord to Repay Holding Deposit

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must repay a holding deposit to a tenant if the deposit is not used as intended under the Tenant Fees Act 2bk 2019.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Feb 2025

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £177.50 Per Week Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £177.50 per week for a rented property, following the calculation method outlined in the Rent Act 1977.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Feb 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Management Agreements

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip certain consultation requirements for management agreements related to shared ownership properties. The Tribunal found that the agreements were not long-term and thus did not require consultation. However, they still granted permission to skip the consultation process for the agreements.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jan 2025

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenant Under Rent Act 1977

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