Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Rent Due to Damp and Mould Issues
The First-tier Tribunal decided to reduce the rent for a property due to significant damp and mould issues, as well as outdated heating systems. The new rent is £950 per month, effective from December 15, 2023.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for South-East London Property
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property in South-East London. They considered the market rent, scarcity, and the condition of the property to determine the fair rent.
Financial Penalties Confirmed for HMO Breaches
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed financial penalties for a landlord who failed to comply with HMO licence conditions and management regulations. The penalties were for failing to complete necessary works and keeping windows in good repair.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Call System Upgrade Dispensation
Tribunal Sets £167.20/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Canning Town
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £680 Per Month
Leeds City Council Granted Dispensation from Consultation Requirements
The First-tier Tribunal allowed Leeds City Council to bypass certain consultation requirements when entering into a long-term agreement for buildings insurance, finding that the current state of the insurance market meant there was no harm to leaseholders.
Tribunal sets £560/month rent for assured tenancy in Wigan
Tribunal sets £568/month rent for assured tenancy in Shrewsbury
Tribunal Sets £140/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £110 Per Week
First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Purchase Price at £8,757
Tribunal sets £164 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a rental property using the Retail Price Index (RPI) and prescribed percentage increase. The new fair rent is £164 per week, excluding water rates and council tax.
Tenant Found in Breach of Lease Covenants but Costs Recovery Denied
The First-tier Tribunal found that the tenant breached the lease covenants but denied the landlord's request for costs recovery. This decision affects how landlords can seek compensation for breaches of lease agreements.
Tribunal Orders £8,000 in Costs for Electronic Communications Code Dispute
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonable Increase in Pitch Fees Based on RPI
First-tier Tribunal sets new pitch fees based on RPI
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the new pitch fees were reasonable based on the statutory presumption of RPI and the factors outlined in the Mobile Homes Act 1983. The tribunal considered the condition of the site, the services provided, and the costs incurred by the site owners.
Tribunal Grants £12,506 Lift Repairs and Asbestos Removal Dispensation
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for landlords to bypass certain consultation requirements when carrying out necessary works in a property. This decision was made because the works were deemed necessary and reasonable, and no harm was expected to come to the a person.