Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants £1400 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London
Claimant Granted Right to Manage Over Banff House
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs in Multi-Tenant Building
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs in a multi-tenant building. The repairs were deemed necessary due to disabled residents relying on the lift, and leaseholders were informed and did not object.
Tribunal Grants Retrospective Dispensation for Fire Damage Repairs in London
Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in Bradford
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £500 per month, starting in November 2023. This decision was made based on the terms of the tenancy agreement and the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal sets £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in Leeds
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1250, which took effect on September 3rd, 2023.
Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Using RPI Formula
The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property by applying a formula under the Rent Act 1977, considering changes in the Retail Price Index. This ensures the rent is fair and reasonable.
Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Waterfoot
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £750, which took effect on November 3, 2023.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Property in Faringdon
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Peterborough Property
The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a a person in Peterborough after reviewing a notice of increased rent. The new rent is set at £950 per month, starting from January 15, 2024, based on current market conditions and the a person's condition.
Tribunal Sets £1,920 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Chichester
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Exeter Property
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property in Exeter. After reviewing the property's condition and comparing it to similar properties, the Tribunal set the fair rent at £3,891.50 per half year, effective from 12 February 2024.
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for property based on Rent Act 1977
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy at £4717.50 Per Half Year
Tribunal Sets £3,904.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Exeter
First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Service Charge Application Due to Procedural Errors
Tenant Successfully Withholds Payment of Non-Compliant Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can withhold payment of service charges if the landlord fails to provide the required statutory summary of rights and obligations. In this case, the landlord did not comply with the statutory requirements, leading to the tenant's victory.
Tribunal Sets £222/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £15,417/year fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair a person for a property, considering its condition, services provided, and market conditions. The decision was made in accordance with the a person Act 1977 and the a person Acts (Maximum Fair a person) Order 1999.