Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £15649.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach of Lease for Unauthorised Alterations
Tribunal rules on service charges and administration charges
Landlord Ordered to Repay £15,444 in Rent for Unlicensed HMO
First-tier Tribunal Approves Collective Enfranchisement Agreement Terms
The First-tier Tribunal approved the terms of a collective enfranchisement agreement, including the premium and costs, even though one party failed to execute the transfer. This decision was made on 13 March 2024 by Judge Sheftel.
Tribunal Sets PAM for Higher-Risk Building in London Postcode Area
The First-tier Tribunal decided who is the a person for a higher-risk building. They looked at the responsibilities and legal rights of the parties involved and found that the Respondent was best suited for the role.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Consultation Requirements for Certain Works
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for recent works because a person did not object and were not harmed by the lack of consultation.
Tribunal Grants £4100 Emergency Repairs Dispensation for London Property
First-tier Tribunal Allows Dispensation of Consultation Requirements for New Intercom System
Tribunal Rejects Claim for Breach of Mobile Homes Act Agreement
Tribunal Sets New Rent of £1300 for Assured Tenancy
Tribunal Sets £425/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £3840/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Grants £13,920 Lift Repairs Dispensation for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to repair lifts without consulting tenants because the repairs were urgent and resulted in significant cost savings. The decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
First-tier Tribunal Allows Service Charge Challenges
The First-tier Tribunal allowed tenants to challenge the reasonableness of service charges and granted dispensation for certain agreements, confirming the legality of the charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Tenant Granted Right to Manage Property by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable and Lawful
First-tier Tribunal Grants Statutory Lease Extension for Tenant Unable to Locate Landlord
The First-tier Tribunal granted a statutory lease extension for a tenant who couldn't find their landlord. The tribunal set the price for the new lease at £15,900.