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 Appoints New Manager for Multi-Flat Property Due to Lease Disputes
The First-tier Tribunal appointed a person as the new manager for a multi-flat property in Ealing, London, due to ongoing disputes over service charges and breaches of lease covenants among the tenants.
Landlord Granted Dispensation Order for Urgent Balcony Repairs
Tribunal grants dispensation for £1,212.50 urgent repairs in London
The First-tier Tribunal granted an a person to dispense with the consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs. The Tribunal found that the respondent did not suffer any relevant prejudice.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for QLTA Consultation Requirements in London
Tribunal Limits Service Charges Due to Non-Compliance with Consultation Requirements
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147297
Tenant Wins £1,079 Rent Repayment Order Against Landlord in First-tier Tribunal
In this case, a tenant successfully obtained a partial rent repayment order from the First-tier Tribunal. The tribunal ordered the landlord to repay £1,079 after finding that the landlord had committed certain offenses under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
Tribunal reduces service charge costs for leaseholder in London
Service Charges Challenge Ruling by First-tier Tribunal
Market Rent Set for Assured Periodic Tenancy
The Tribunal decided on a market rent of £2250.00 per month for a property under an assured periodic tenancy, considering the condition of the property and similar rental prices in the area.
Tribunal Sets £2050/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice Issued Under Housing Act 2004
Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease Clause 4.3
First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Statutory Costs for Lease Extensions
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the statutory costs for lease extensions under the 1993 Act, ruling that the costs must be reasonable and proportionate to the work done.
Tribunal sets £1402.75/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for an assured periodic tenancy after considering comparable evidence and making adjustments for the property's condition. The new rent took effect on 8 August 2024.