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 Capped Fair Rent for Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property, setting it at £82 per week starting from September 20th, 2024. They used a special formula to calculate the rent increase based on the Retail Price Index and the property's condition.
Fair Rent Determination for Property Under Rent Act 1977
Emergency Call System Upgrade: Dispensation Granted by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for upgrading an emergency call system, as long as the works do not harm leaseholders. Judge C Goodall made the decision.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £830 for Assured Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal has determined the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy to be £830. This includes gas and electricity costs but excludes water rates and council tax. The decision was made on 19 September 2024.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy
Application for Deposit Recovery Under Tenant Fees Act 2019 Dismissed
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the tenant's application for recovery of a deposit under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The Tribunal ruled that the deposit was a security deposit, protected under an authorised a person, and therefore not subject to the provisions of the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Property Suitable for Elderly Persons
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Tenant Wins Reduced Rent Due to Property Disrepair
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £288 Per Week
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £288 per week for a tenant, but the rent cannot exceed £313 per week according to the Rent Act 1977.