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 Orders Fire Safety Remediation for Focus Apartments
The First-tier Tribunal ordered remediation works for a person to address fire safety defects. The decision ensures that the building complies with the Building Safety Act 2022, addressing concerns over combustible materials in the external walls.
Tenant's Breach of Lease Covenants Decided by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a tenant's breach of lease covenants, including issues with chimney sweeping, property inspections, and external decorations. Despite finding breaches, the Tribunal concluded that the breaches were waived.
Invalid Improvement Notice Leads to Cancellation of Financial Penalty
Tribunal Sets £2,850/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in North Harrow
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent lift repairs in St James’s block of flats
Fire Safety Remediation Order Granted in First-tier Tribunal Case
Tribunal sets £1,020/month rent for assured tenancy in Weston-super-Mare
Tribunal Sets Market Rent of £920 for Assured Tenancy
Service Charges Unpaid Due to Invalid Notice - First-tier Tribunal Decision
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the tenant did not have to pay service charges because the landlord did not provide the required summary of rights and obligations with the bill, as mandated by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consulting Lesees About Major Works
First-tier Tribunal Reviews Pitch Fees for Mobile Homes
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the pitch fees for two mobile homes in a residential a person. They considered the condition of the a person and decided that the fees should increase by 10% due to the a person's deteriorating condition.
Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £800, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies from 1 September 2023.
Tribunal Sets £550 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Allows Dispensation for Urgent Balcony Repairs in London
First-tier Tribunal Limits Service Charges Due to Consultation Failures
The First-tier Tribunal reduced service charges after finding the landlord failed to properly consult tenants and lacked evidence to support the charges. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) Regulations 2003.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property, setting it at £900 per month. They considered the property's condition and compared it to similar properties in the area.