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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 Oct 2024

Tribunal Grants £3,580 Lift Repair Dispensation for Urgent Works in London

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

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Water Pump Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a property management company to bypass the usual consultation process for repairing water pumps in a residential building. The Tribunal ruled that the repairs were urgent and necessary, and no tenants objected.

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

Lease Variations Adjust Service Charges and Insurance Contributions

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

Tribunal Sets £2,785 Service Charge for Flats in London

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Sept 2024

Tribunal Rejects Pitch Fee Increase Due to Unresolved Ground Issues

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

First-tier Tribunal Quashes Improvement Notices Due to Insufficient Evidence

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Nov 2024

First-tier Tribunal Grants Five-Year Recognition to Rosslyn Court Residents' Association

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Oct 2024

Tribunal Sets £20,800/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Oct 2024

Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Barcelona

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £1500 per month, which includes the cost of furniture provided by the landlord.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Dec 2024

First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increase for Mobile Home Owners

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) reviewed and approved an increase in the pitch fee for a mobile home in a protected site based on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increase and compliance with the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2025

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Buildings Insurance

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Dec 2024

First-tier Tribunal dismisses rent repayment order claim in Southwark

The claimant's request for a rent repayment order was denied because they did not follow the tribunal's instructions properly. The court highlighted the need for tenants to comply with procedural requirements.

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

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increases for Mobile Homes

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Sept 2024

Tribunal Grants £6,115.08 Dispensation for Urgent Skylight Repairs in London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs. The decision was based on the need for immediate action to fix leaks affecting the communal areas and a resident's flat.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Sept 2024

Tribunal Grants £1,500 Emergency Repairs Without Full Consultation

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jan 2026

Tribunal Sets £562.50/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Cheshire

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Nov 2025

Claimant Granted Right to Manage Premises Due to Invalid Initial Claim Notice

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

First-tier Tribunal Rules Insurance Premiums and Management Fees Unreasonable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the a person premiums and management fees charged by the landlord were too high and substituted lower amounts for the service charge years from September 2017 to September 2024.

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

Tribunal slashes £3,700/year service charges for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the insurance premiums and management fees for a property were too high and set new, lower amounts. The decision ensures that tenants are not unfairly charged for services.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Sept 2024

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property under a periodic tenancy, setting it at £2950 per month starting from 31 May 2024. The decision took into account the current market conditions and the value of the property.

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