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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)·19 Jun 2024

Tribunal Rejects Rent Increase Due to Property Condition and Tenant's Hardship

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Jun 2024

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent of £1,100 per month for an assured tenancy, considering the property's condition and market conditions.

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

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Regulated Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a regulated tenancy, taking into account the property's condition and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The decision was made under the Rent Act 1977.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 Jun 2024

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £900

The First-tier Tribunal decided to set the rent at £900 per month, considering the current market conditions and the state of repair of the a person. The Tribunal took into account the tenant's claims regarding disrepair and the landlord's evidence of market rents.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 May 2024

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Residential Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £1,232 per month for a residential property, following an objection from the landlord. The decision was made under the Rent Act 1977 and considers various factors including the property's condition and scarcity in the area.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 May 2024

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Based on Property Condition and Hardship

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 May 2024

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Using Maximum Fair Rent Formula

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £175.50 per week for a rented property. They used a specific formula under the Rent Act 1977 to calculate the rent, taking into account the latest Retail Price Index (RPI) figures and adjusting for the property's condition and scarcity.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Jan 2026

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £112.00 per week for property

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Jan 2026

Tribunal sets £863.50 rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Aug 2025

RTM Company Granted Right to Manage Property Despite Challenges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that an a company was entitled to manage a property, even though the property could be seen as having multiple self-contained parts. The decision came after the a company faced challenges from the freeholder, who argued that the property did not qualify under the law. Judge David Wyatt made the ruling on May 2, 2024.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Sept 2024

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Disrepair Property

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

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Payable for Repair Works and Legal Costs

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Sept 2024

Tribunal Partially Allows Service Charge Challenge for Ground Floor Flat in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 Jun 2024

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs and Fire Protection Works in Caterham

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Jun 2024

First-tier Tribunal Determines Lease Extension Premium

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for extending a lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The Tribunal reviewed comparable transactions and determined the premium to be £47,550. The decision was made by Mr a person and Mr a person on 1 May 2024.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Jan 2026

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Banning Order Against Landlord in Rotherham

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Jul 2025

First-tier Tribunal Invalidates Pitch Fee Increase Notices

The First-tier Tribunal decided that notices of pitch fee increase were not properly served to tenants at Wolds Retreat. As a result, the proposed increases were deemed invalid and did not take effect.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Sept 2024

Tenant Wins Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO Operation

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

Landlord Granted Permission to Bypass Consultation for Urgent Lift Replacement

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Jun 2024

Tribunal sets £2,200/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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