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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)·27 Nov 2024

First-tier Tribunal Increases Mobile Home Pitch Fees by 4.6%

The First-tier Tribunal increased the pitch fees for mobile homes by 4.6%. This decision was based on the statutory presumption under the Mobile Homes Act 1983, which allows for changes in pitch fees based on the annual change in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).

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

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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

Tenant Found in Breach of Multiple Lease Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant breached multiple lease covenants, including failure to maintain a person and provide access for repairs, impacting fire safety and a person condition.

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

Tribunal Adjusts Park Home Pitch Fees Using CPI and Site Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the monthly pitch fees for park homes, taking into account the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) and the condition of the park. The decision was based on the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Sept 2024

Reasonableness of Service Charges Determined by First-tier Tribunal

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

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £3000 per Month

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

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £290.00 per week for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was based on the condition of the property, market rent comparisons, and relevant legal provisions.

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

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Considering Tenant Improvements

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £550.00 per month for a property, taking into account the tenant's improvements and the property's condition, but excluding the impact of the tenant's enhancements.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Feb 2025

First-tier Tribunal Sets Precedent for Service Charge Reasonableness

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 Dec 2024

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

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

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

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

Tribunal Grants Variation to Exclude 2018 Service Charge Accounts

The tribunal changed the management order to remove the requirement for service charge accounts for the year ended 24 March 2018 because the manager couldn't get the necessary information. This decision was made by Judge P a person.

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

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Apportionment

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

Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Property

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Sept 2024

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal

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

Tenant Successfully Obtains Right to Manage Property

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant who sought the right to manage their property. The decision was based on the statutory requirements set forth in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

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

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Unreasonable Service Charges Claimed by Landlord

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

Market Rent Determination for Property in Norwich

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

Market Rent Set for Assured Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a market rent of £1,150 per month for a tenant's property under an assured periodic tenancy. The landlord had proposed a higher rent, but the Tribunal found that the fair market rent was lower.

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