Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £887.40 Costs for Right to Manage Claim in Northolt
Tribunal Sets £939.60 Costs for Right to Manage Claim in London
Service Charges for Building Safety Measures Allowed by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal Grants £3,270 Lift Repair Dispensation for Elderly Tenants
Tribunal dismisses challenge to £X service charges for Bolton property
Tribunal Sets New Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977
The Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £289 per week for a property, following a tenant's objection to a higher proposed rent. The decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Maximum Fair Rent formula.
Tribunal Sets £233.20 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £3,380/Quarter Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent for a property. The rent set is £3,380 per quarter, effective from 1 November 2024. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977 and follows the calculation method outlined in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Tribunal Sets £222/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £2,232.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Allows £15,984 Repair Costs Without Consultation Due to Urgency
Tribunal Grants £18,760 Lift Repair Dispensation for Block of Flats in Hove
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process with tenants regarding major works. This decision was made under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, recognising the urgent need for repairs.
Tribunal Sets £782/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The fair rent was calculated using the formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Tribunal Sets £826/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice Against Claimant
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an Improvement Notice served by the local housing authority against the claimant, requiring him to address several category 2 hazards in his rental property. The claimant admitted the work was necessary but argued it was invasive and could not be done while tenants were present. The Tribunal confirmed the Improvement Notice without changing the deadline for compliance.
Tribunal Sets £776.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £550 per month for property
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £550 per month. This includes fuel charges but excludes water rates and council tax.
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £181 per week for tenant
The First-tier Tribunal has decided on a fair rent of £181 per week for a tenant, according to the Rent Act 1977. This includes fuel charges but excludes water rates and council tax. The decision uses the capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to determine the fair rent.
Tribunal sets £177/week rent for assured tenancy in Harborne
Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £800 per month for a regulated tenancy, considering the property's condition, improvements, and market comparables.