Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets £630/month rent for assured tenancy in Bury
Tribunal sets £680/month rent for assured tenancy in Bury
First-tier Tribunal Confirms Rent for Assured Tenancy
Tenant Wins Rent Reduction Due to Landlord's Neglect
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £1150.00 Per Month
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a property, considering its condition and comparing it to similar properties. They set the rent at £1150.00 per month, starting from July 1, 2023.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
Tribunal Grants £12,506.40 Lift Repairs Dispensation in Tenancy Case
First-tier Tribunal Quashes Landlord's Financial Penalty for Checkout Fee
Tribunal Grants Pest Control Works Dispensation Despite Procedural Failures
Tribunal Partially Allows Challenge to Service Charges for Flat in Bristol
The Tribunal ruled on whether certain service charges were reasonable and could be charged to a tenant. The decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
Tribunal Sets £199.93 Pitch Fee for Mobile Homes in Lion House
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed a request to increase the a person fee for two a person homes. After considering factors like the Retail Prices Index and a person management costs, the Tribunal approved a 10% increase, effective from January 1, 2023.
Tenant Found in Breach of Several Lease Covenants
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant was in breach of several lease covenants. The tenant failed to pay rent and improperly sublet the property without the landlord's consent.
Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent of £600 for Shared Property
Emergency Roof Repairs Approved Without Consultation
Tribunal Sets £205/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Chelmsford
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Property in Slough
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property in Slough. After inspecting the property, the Tribunal set the rent at £1350 per month, effective from August 11, 2023, considering the property's condition and location.
Tribunal varies management order and joins RTM Companies
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
In this case, a tenant successfully challenged the reasonableness of service charges imposed by the landlord. The First-tier Tribunal found the charges to be reasonable and ordered the landlord to pay the tenant's costs. The landlord was also barred from participating further in the proceedings.