Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Interest Price at £10.00 Under Leasehold Reform Act 1967
Tribunal Rules on Validity of Tenants' Service Charges and Insurance Rent
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the validity of service charges and a person rent for tenants in a property a person. The Tribunal found that some charges were not payable due to non-compliance with statutory requirements.
Market Rent Determination for a Room in a Licensed HMO
The Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for a room in a licensed HMO. The rent was set at £765.00 per month, effective from April 1st, 2024, after considering the property's condition and location.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Major Works
Tenant Successfully Challenges One-Year License and Financial Penalty
A tenant successfully challenged a one-year license and a £5000 financial penalty imposed by the local authority. The Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant because the local authority failed to provide adequate evidence to support its decisions.
First-tier Tribunal dismisses appeal over Improvement Notice charge
Tenant Wins Appeal Against One-Year License and £5000 Penalty
First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £875 per month, effective from 15th August 2024.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Leeds Property
The First-tier Tribunal (a person) reviewed a request to increase the rent for a Leeds property. After considering the property's condition and market comparables, the Tribunal approved a new rent of £875 per month, starting June 18, 2024.
Tribunal Rules on Service Charges Following Right to Manage Acquisition
The tribunal decided that tenants are not responsible for paying service charges related to major works that occurred before they acquired the Right to Manage. This means that the landlord must return any uncommitted service charges to the tenants.
Landlord Granted Dispensation From Consulting Tenants About Urgent Tree Felling Works
Claimant Withdraws Right to Manage Application
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the a person after the claimant withdrew their notice of claim regarding the right to manage premises at the address, London. The Tribunal accepted the withdrawal on the condition that the claimant pays the respondent's reasonable costs of the proceedings up to the date of the service of the Notice of Withdrawal.