Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants £10,415+VAT Dispensation for Major Works Consultation in Bournemouth
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that a landlord could be exempted from consulting tenants about major works if it is reasonable to do so. In this case, the Tribunal granted dispensation for the outside decoration of a building in 2018.
Tribunal Sets 7% Service Charge for Flat in Havering
Freeholder Granted Dispensation from Statutory Consultation Requirements
First-tier Tribunal Allows Landlord to Skip Consultation for Emergency Roof Work
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip formal consultations for emergency roof repairs due to water leakage issues affecting multiple apartments. The decision highlights the importance of prompt action in such situations.
Tribunal sets £228/week rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal determined the fair rent for a property based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999. The Tribunal took into account the condition and state of repair of a person, as well as the local rental market conditions.
Tribunal allows service charge claims for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £14,433 premium for lease extension in London
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Request for Manager at Jace Court
The First-tier Tribunal found that the landlord failed to maintain the property and manage accounts properly, meeting the criteria for appointing a manager. However, the Tribunal decided against appointing a manager, considering other factors.
Tribunal Rejects £499.80 Administration Charges for Late Service Charge Payment
Tribunal Rejects Unreasonable Administration Charges and Grants Dispensation
Developer and Property Company Ordered to Reimburse Cladding Costs
Service Charge Determination: Legal Issues and Decisions
The tribunal reviewed the legality of service charges and determined that surpluses should be credited back to tenants' accounts and that certain costs were unreasonable. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
New Fair Rent Set for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977
The First-tier Tribunal has set a new fair rent of £266.68 per week for a tenancy, following the calculation method outlined in the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Fair Rent Determination for Social Landlord Property
Tenant Successfully Challenges Reserve Fund Charges
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is not required to pay a a person that was not specified in their lease. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Tribunal Sets £560/Month Fair Rent for Ground-Floor Flat in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £560.00 per month for a property, taking into account improvements made by the tenant and local market conditions, under the Rent Act 1977.