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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)·15 Jan 2026

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Prevention Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip some consultation steps for urgent fire prevention works at a residential building. The works are essential for the safety of the residents.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Feb 2025

Tenant Granted New Lease Under Leasehold Reform Act

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

Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation for Converted Edwardian Property

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jun 2024

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Appeal Against Refusal to Revoke EPO

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 May 2024

Tribunal Sets £10.83 Credit for Unreasonable Grounds Maintenance Charge in Nottingham

The First-tier Tribunal examined the reasonableness of service charges for tenants in a multi-flat property. They determined that some charges were unreasonable and ordered credits for the tenants. This decision is based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 May 2024

Management Agent Granted Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 May 2024

First-tier Tribunal Denies Lease Variation Application

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Apr 2024

Tribunal grants partial rent repayment for unlicensed HMO in London - £495.60

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

Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease by Underletting and Charging Property

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

First-tier Tribunal Issues Management Order for Liverpool Property

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

Freehold Owner Withdraws Section 20ZA Dispensation Application

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

Emergency Roof Repairs Exempt from Consultation Requirements

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Jun 2024

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Financial Penalty Against Tenant

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 May 2024

Tribunal grants dispensation for £3,575.04 urgent works in Hampstead property

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to carry out urgent repairs without consulting the tenants first. The repairs were necessary to fix severe damp and mould problems in one of the flats. This decision allows the landlord to proceed with the repairs immediately.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 May 2024

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Applications

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 May 2024

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Administration Costs

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay certain charges as outlined in their lease agreement. These include an administration charge, a major works cost, and a service charge. The decision was made based on the terms of the lease and relevant laws.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 May 2024

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Roof Repairs Dispensation for Seven-Storey Block in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 May 2024

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Payments

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

Tenant Awarded Compensation for Property Encroachments

The Tribunal awarded the tenant compensation for encroachments on their property. The landlord had attempted to comply with previous orders but the Tribunal decided no further action was necessary.

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

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Drainage Works

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