Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £475/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hull
The Tribunal decided on the fair market rent for a property based on its condition and similar rents in the area. The rent was set at £475 per month effective from 2 January 2024.
Tribunal sets £1,550/month rent for assured tenancy in Paddington
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Request to Vary Leases
Tribunal sets £2,790 rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £800.00 per month, effective from January 9, 2024, based on the open market value of the property under the Housing Act 1988.
Ground Rent Collection Fees Not Payable By Tenants
Tribunal Allows Urgent Roof Repairs Without Consultation in North London
Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order Against Overcrowding and Fire Hazards
The First-tier Tribunal upheld a prohibition order against overcrowding and fire hazards in a London property. The decision was based on significant health and safety risks posed by the current living conditions.
Tribunal sets £637/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (a person Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £637.00 per month for a protected tenancy. They used the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to calculate the rent, considering the a person's condition and market comparables.
Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice for Fire Safety in London Property
Tribunal sets £3,400/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £748/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £352.75/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Gateshead
Tribunal Sets £1050/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in [Postcode]
Tribunal Grants £25,000+ Lift Repair Dispensation for Elderly Residents in Newcastle
Tribunal Grants £710 Dispensation for Urgent Water Repairs in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed due to water damage. The tribunal determined that there was no harm to the leaseholders.