Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Emergency Repairs: Section 20 Dispensation Granted
Residents' Association Certified as Recognised Tenants' Association
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges Liability
Financial Penalty Reduced to Zero Due to Lack of Enforcement History
Tribunal Adjusts Rent After Considering Property Condition
The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the proposed rent after considering the property's condition and market comparables. The new rent of £1,800 per calendar month took effect on 3 June 2024.
Rent Adjustment for Assured Tenancy Set by First-tier Tribunal
The Tribunal adjusted the proposed rent after considering the condition of the property. The new rent of £2,000 per month took effect from January 10, 2024.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonableness of Service Charges
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Pitch Fee Due to Site Deterioration
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the pitch fee for a mobile home because the site experienced significant deterioration over six months. The Tribunal considered the impact of recent development work on the mobile home's condition and amenities.
First-tier Tribunal Denies Certificate for Tenant Association
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy Based on Market Value
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £700 per month, taking into account the property's condition and market value.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a property under an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the property's condition and compared it to similar properties in the area. The rent was set at £800 per month.
Tribunal Sets New Rent for Tenant Under Housing Act 1988
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a tenant's property. They set the rent at £745 per month, starting from May 9, 2024, taking into account the tenant's financial difficulties.
Tenant Granted Partial Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed Property
The First-tier Tribunal granted a partial rent repayment order to the tenant because the landlord controlled an unlicensed property. The decision was based on the Housing Act 2004 and the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
Claimant Fined for Unlicensed HMO Operation
The First-tier Tribunal fined the claimant for operating a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without a license, imposing a civil financial penalty under the Housing Act 2004.