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Housing & Tenancy

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)·16 May 2024

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy Based on Market Comparables

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy by comparing similar properties and considering the condition of the property. The new rent includes a service charge.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Apr 2024

Market Rent Adjusted for Property Condition

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Apr 2024

Tribunal Sets £2,200 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hackney Wick

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·07 Apr 2024

Tribunal Sets £310/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property in London, taking into account the property's condition and market comparables. The decision reflects the current market conditions and the specific circumstances of the property.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Mar 2024

Tribunal dismisses £31,052 service charge challenge for Salford apartments

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 Mar 2024

Tribunal Grants Local Authority Dispensation for Additional Works to Four Blocks of Flats in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to the applicant to bypass certain a person requirements for additional a person to four properties, ruling that the respondents did not prove any significant harm.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 Mar 2024

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Management Agreements in London Property

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

Tribunal Sets £218/Week Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

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

Tribunal Sets £456/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hounslow

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

Tribunal grants £20,700 rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO in Westminster

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Jan 2026

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Financial Penalty for Housing Offence

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Jan 2026

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increase for Mobile Home Park

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) ruled to increase the pitch fee for a mobile home a person. They dismissed arguments about poor a person conditions, finding that the increase was justified by the Retail Price Index.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Jun 2025

Reasonableness of Service Charges and Legal Costs Ruled

The Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for different periods and the recovery of legal costs under specific lease terms, using the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

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

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Purchase Price at £10,700

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

Freehold Purchase Price Set at £8,060 in First-tier Tribunal Decision

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

Landlord Allowed to Skip Consultation for Urgent Cladding Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord's application to skip the consultation process for urgent cladding repairs due to fire safety concerns. The Tribunal found that the repairs were necessary to address a significant safety issue and that a person would not suffer relevant prejudice.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 Mar 2024

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Water Tank Renewal Works

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

Tribunal Sets £1,482 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenancy in London

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·29 Aug 2025

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Validity of Paragraph 31 Notice

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Sept 2024

Market Rent Set at £1,400 Per Month for Semi-Detached House in Wokingham

The Tribunal decided on a market rent of £1,400 per month for a semi-detached house in Wokingham, taking into account a person's condition and location. The decision was made according to the Housing Act 1988 and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

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