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

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Apr 2025

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £780

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £780 per month for a tenant, taking into account the property's condition and the terms of the tenancy. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977.

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

Market Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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

Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

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

Tribunal sets fair rent of £678 per month under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £678 per month for a property. They used a special formula under the Rent Act 1977 to determine the rent, considering factors like inflation and previous rent levels.

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

Financial Penalty Confirmed for Unlicensed Property Owner

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 Feb 2025

Improvement Notice Decision: Confirmed Some Issues, Reduced Others

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

Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at £280.55 Following Regulation

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £280.55 per week for a property, following the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rents) Order 1999 to ensure the rent was fair and reasonable.

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

Fair Rent Determination: Applying Statutory Caps

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the property's condition and applying a statutory cap. This ensures the rent is fair and reasonable.

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

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy Based on Market Conditions

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

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Protected Periodic Tenancy

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

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Protected Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property under a protected periodic tenancy, setting the rent at £268.50 per week, including a service charge of £5.50 per week, effective from November 21, 2024.

RefusedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Dec 2024

Landlord's Request to Skip Consultation Rejected by Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must consult tenants about the costs of necessary works, rejecting the landlord's attempt to bypass this requirement for tree removal costs.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Dec 2024

First-tier Tribunal Approves Reasonable Pitch Fee Increase

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a mobile home park owner's request to increase the pitch fee by £181.97 per month was reasonable based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase. The Tribunal dismissed arguments about the increase being too high for a pensioner and compared to other tenants' fees.

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

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy

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

Fair Rent Determination Under the Rent Act 1977

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £215.50 per week. This decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Retail Price Index formula.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Nov 2024

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Nov 2024

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy at £240 per Week

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Nov 2024

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Nov 2024

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges for Roof Repairs

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

Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Tenant Consultation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to skip consulting the tenants about urgent repairs to the gutters. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent water accumulation and ensure safety.

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