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Housing & Tenancy

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)·15 Nov 2024

Tribunal Grants £3,013 Sewage Repair Dispensation Without Consultation

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

First-tier Tribunal rules on leaseholders' obligation to pay major works costs

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jul 2025

Tenant Must Pay Full Service Charge Despite Moving In Late

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

Leaseholder's Challenge to Rent Increase Rejected by Tribunal

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 Nov 2024

Tenant Entitled to Reasonable Adjustments When Allowing Entry

RefusedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Nov 2024

First-tier Tribunal Denies Tenants' Request for Rent Repayment Order

Struck OutFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Oct 2024

Application Struck Out Due to Non-Attendance in Tenancy Dispute

In a recent First-tier Tribunal case, an application for determining service charge liabilities was struck out because the applicants did not show up for the scheduled hearing. The judge ruled that the application could be reinstated if the applicants had a valid reason for their absence.

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

First-tier Tribunal Rules Clock Tower Repair Costs Recoverable as Service Charges

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

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Financial Penalty for HMO Licence Breach

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Jan 2026

Tribunal Sets £500/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent is £500 per month, starting from 30 August 2024.

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

Tribunal Sets £24,009.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Wandsworth

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new fair rent for a property, taking into account the property's condition, location, and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The rent was capped according to the Rent Act 1977 and the Maximum Fair Rent Order 1999.

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

Tribunal Sets £200.07 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Westminster

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

Tribunal sets £399.50 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in Hackney

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

Tribunal sets £297 rent for assured tenancy in London

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

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach of Lease Obligations

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

First-tier Tribunal varies manager appointment order under s.24

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Dec 2024

Tribunal sets £1,105/month rent for assured tenancy in Exeter

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

Tribunal Sets £37,440 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Marylebone

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Nov 2024

Tribunal Sets £1179.80 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new fair rent for a a person, taking into account the a person's condition and local market conditions. The decision was based on the a person's age, location, and state of repair, among other factors.

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

Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at £274.50 Per Week

The First-tier Tribunal set a new fair rent for a property, capping it at £274.50 per week. The Tribunal used the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to cap the rent, ensuring it does not exceed a certain level.

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