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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)·09 Aug 2024

Tribunal Grants £11,100 Dispensation for Urgent Cast Iron Pipe Repairs in Kensington

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to make urgent repairs to a cracked cast iron pipe without consulting the leaseholders, as the repairs were deemed necessary to prevent damage to the building.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Jul 2024

Tribunal Grants £19,650 Fire Safety Works Dispensation for Old Bakery

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip certain consultation steps for urgent fire safety improvements in a building. The landlord needed to make changes quickly to meet fire safety standards, and the tribunal agreed that skipping the usual consultation process was reasonable in this case.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Jan 2026

Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order on Hazardous Property

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 Jun 2025

Market Rent Reduced Due to Severe Disrepair in Property

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal Discharges Manager Due to Health Reasons

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Aug 2024

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Breach of Lease Covenants

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

First-tier Tribunal Allows Lease Variations to Modernise Occupational Leases

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2024

First-tier Tribunal Finds Breaches of Covenant but Rejects Costs Order

The First-tier Tribunal found that the landlord had breached covenants in the lease by making unauthorised alterations to the property. However, the Tribunal refused to make a costs order or grant certain applications under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2024

Tribunal sets £788.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Leicester

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £788.50 per month, starting from April 1, 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2024

Tribunal sets £855/month rent for assured tenancy in central City

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2024

Tribunal sets £506.25/month rent for assured tenancy in London

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Aug 2024

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £2,000 Per Month

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the fair market rent for a property in Central London is £2,000 per month, taking into account the property's condition and location but not the tenant's personal circumstances.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Jul 2024

Tribunal Sets £255.50/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided the maximum fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The Tribunal considered recent improvements to the property and applied capping provisions to determine the fair rent.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Jan 2026

Financial Penalty Upheld for Failure to Comply with Improvement Notice

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

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges Reasonable

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Aug 2024

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Based on RPI

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Aug 2024

Tribunal sets £204/week rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the property's condition and comparing it to market rents. The rent was set at £204.00 per week, effective from 11 July 2024.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Jul 2024

Tribunal sets £692.30 rent for assured tenancy in London

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

First-tier Tribunal dismisses service charge challenge for mixed-use development in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2024

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Critical Fire Safety Measures in Shrewsbury

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip consultation requirements for urgent fire safety improvements at a residential property, ensuring quick implementation of safety measures.

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