Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy Under Housing Act
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the a person. They set the rent at £1,500 per month starting from January 1, 2024, taking into account the property's current condition without considering any improvements made by the tenant.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £193.50 Per Week
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property, setting it at £193.50 per week. The decision was made according to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, considering the current market conditions and the scarcity of similar properties.
Tribunal Sets £800/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in NW10
Tribunal sets £640.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Allows £23,319.51 Roof Works Without Full Consultation Requirements
Right to Manage Company Granted Fire Safety Dispensation Without Prior Consultation
A a company was allowed to install a fire detection system without consulting the a person because of urgent fire safety concerns. The court decided that the lack of a proper fire alarm system posed an immediate risk to all residents and that waiting for consultations would have caused significant financial harm.
Tribunal Grants £1,703.27 Emergency Roof Repairs Exemption
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for emergency repairs to fix leaking roofs. The repairs were deemed necessary and urgent, and no a person objected to the application.
Emergency Works Can Bypass Consultation Requirements
First-tier Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at £613
Tribunal Sets £1800/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in SW11
The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent of £1800 per month for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was made on 16 April 2024, taking into account the property's condition and location.
Tribunal Sets £236/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Rotherhithe
Tribunal sets £1700/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Tenancy
Tribunal Sets £29,952/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tenant awarded rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO operation and harassment
The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to repay rent and fees due to the landlord's operation of an unlicensed a person and harassment of the tenant.
First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonableness of Insurance Premiums
First-tier Tribunal Orders Rent Repayment for Tenants
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Necessary Remedial Works in East Sussex Town-House
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to carry out necessary repairs without consulting all leaseholders, as no significant harm to leaseholders was shown.
Emergency Roof Repairs: Consultation Waived by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to carry out emergency roof repairs without consulting the tenants first. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent water damage.