Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £1026.14 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Based on Condition and Location
Tribunal Sets £203.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Grants £5,532 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London Property
Tribunal Sets £23,929 Premium for Collective Enfranchisement in London
Landlord Allowed to Bypass Consultation for Urgent Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to perform urgent repairs on a chimney and roof without consulting the tenants, due to the risk of further damage and instability.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges for Basement Extension Repair
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay service charges for the repair and maintenance of an extension to their basement flat, according to their lease agreement.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Gas Supply Contract
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for a gas supply contract, determining it was reasonable and would not harm leaseholders.
Tribunal sets £6,950 freehold interest for missing landlord's flat in London
Tribunal sets £1352/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair a person for a property considering its condition and local scarcity. The property was found to be in poor condition, lacking central heating and double glazing. The Tribunal also took into account the scarcity of similar properties in the area.
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for property at £499 per month
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £1,025 for Kent Property
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £1,025 per month for a property in Kent. The decision took into account the property's condition, market value, and the tenant's contributions.
Tribunal Sets £1,200 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Farnham
Tribunal Sets £499/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Plymouth
Emergency Prohibition Order Revoked in First-tier Tribunal Case
The First-tier Tribunal revoked an Emergency Prohibition Order and quashed a demand for payment, determining that the identified hazards did not present an imminent risk of serious harm to the health or safety of the occupants.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs Without Consultation
Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Without Consultation for Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to skip consultations for urgent repairs to fix water leaks and prevent further damage to the a person.
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Boiler Repairs Without Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent a person repairs. The landlord needed to replace faulty communal boilers immediately, and the tribunal agreed that the situation warranted dispensation from consultation requirements.