Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets £82/week fair rent for assured tenancy in Mitcham
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.
Tribunal Sets £21,840 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
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.
Tribunal Sets £675 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Halifax
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.
Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Elderly Accommodation in Ringwood
Tribunal sets £700/month rent for assured tenancy in Mid Terraced House
Tribunal Sets £1,870/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Edgware
Tribunal sets £3,900/month rent for assured tenancy in SW10
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.