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 (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147720
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147723
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £950, effective from 17 April 2024, according to the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal Grants £500 Repair Dispensation for Leaking Downpipe in London
Tenant Successfully Challenges Administration Charges in Lease Agreement
A tenant challenged the recoverability of administration charges under their lease agreement. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord could recover the charges as they were incurred in enforcing the payment of ground rent.
Market Rent Determination for Tenant Dispute
Landlord Granted Permission to Bypass Consultation for Urgent Roof Repairs
Tribunal Sets £350/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal sets fair rent of £877 per month under Rent Act 1977
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £877 per month for a property, using a specific formula under the Rent Act 1977. This decision was influenced by the Retail Price Index (RPI) and the scarcity of similar properties.
Tribunal Sets £197.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Camberwell
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £197.50 per week for a rented property. This decision was made using the Rent Act 1977 and considering the latest Retail Price Index (RPI) figures and the previous rent.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Right to Manage to Three RTM Companies
First-tier Tribunal Rules Leaseholders Liable for Service Charges on Garage Repairs
Emergency Repairs and Service Charge Consultation Requirements
In this case, the Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for emergency repairs involving lead pipes but imposed conditions for non-emergency works to protect tenants from undue financial burden.
Tribunal Sets £877.50 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bridgewater
Tribunal Reduces Rent Due to Property Neglect
The First-tier Tribunal decided to reduce the rent for a property in poor condition due to disrepair and neglect. The rent was lowered to £665 per month.
Tribunal rules on service charges under Landlord and Tenant Act
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the payability and reasonableness of various service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tribunal found some charges reasonable and others unreasonable, ordering refunds and prohibiting the passing of certain costs to tenants.