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