Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £1,140/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Eastbourne
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Detached House
The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent for a detached house based on comparable properties in the area, considering the property's condition and amenities.
Market Rent Set for Property Based on Comparable Values
Tribunal Sets £700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent Based on Open Market Value
Tribunal Sets Freehold Purchase Price at £2,180
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Consultation Requirements in Maidstone Flats
First-tier Tribunal Extends HMO Licence Duration to Five Years
Tribunal Upholds £200 Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in Plymouth
Local Authority Penalised for Unreasonable Conduct in HMO Licence Appeal
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that the local authority acted unreasonably when defending an HMO licence appeal brought by a property owner. As a result, the claimant was awarded costs for the unreasonable conduct of the Respondent.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Based on Property Condition
Tribunal Sets £183/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Canning Town
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £183.00 per week after considering the condition of the property and the improvements made by the tenant over four decades.
Tribunal Sets £254.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Forest Gate
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a social housing property, setting it at £254.50 per week after applying the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to cap the rent.
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Proposed Pitch Fee Increase
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed a proposed pitch fee increase for mobile homes and decided to reduce it from 14.2% to 7.1%. The decision was based on the costs and circumstances of the protected site.
Fair Rent Determination for a West London Property
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,400
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fee Increase Due to Site Drainage Issues
Tribunal Grants Right to Manage Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the claimant could acquire the right to manage a property. The tribunal found that the claimant met the necessary conditions under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.