Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £246/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £276.50/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Chertsey
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Maximum Fair Rent Order 1999. The Tribunal took into account the property's condition, location, and the retail price index to determine the fair rent.
Freeholder Granted Permission for Urgent Legionella Prevention Works
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a freeholder to bypass statutory consultation for urgent works to prevent legionella at a residential property. The works were deemed necessary to address a health risk.
Tribunal Grants £4,452 in Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for Property in London
Tribunal Sets £174.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £219.50/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £849.50/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenancy. They used the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to calculate the rent. The fair rent was set at £849.50 per month, starting from 23 January 2024.
Tribunal sets £1241/month fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property in London. They used the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to determine the rent, setting it at £1241.00 per month starting from January 24, 2024.
Tribunal Sets £222.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Willesden
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting the weekly rent at £222.50 based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Retail Price Index.
Tribunal sets £212.84 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was made by Judge Aileen Hamilton-Farey on 24 January 2024, setting the rent at £212.84 per week.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy at £204 Per Week
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy After Considering Property Condition
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair a person for a rented property in London. They considered factors like the property's condition and market conditions to determine the fair a person, which was set at £1317.50 per month.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Safety Work
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to bypass certain consultation requirements because of urgent safety concerns related to a diseased tree at a property in London.
Tribunal Caps Service Charge Contribution at £250 for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
Tribunal Grants £5,400 Flat Roof Repairs Dispensation in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to a flat roof. The repairs were necessary because water was seeping through the roof, affecting commercial premises and creating a safety hazard for tenants.
Freeholder Granted Dispensation From Consultation Requirements for Urgent Roof Repairs
Tribunal Sets £288/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Electricity Costs Not Considered Relevant in Service Charge
Tenant Wins Rent Repayment Order Over Unlicensed HMO
The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to a tenant after the landlord failed to obtain a required HMO license. The tenant successfully argued that the landlord had committed an offense under the a person.