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Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Feb 2024

Tribunal sets fair rent at £846 for regulated tenancy

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Feb 2024

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Brighton Property

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Feb 2024

Tenant's Own Illegal Actions Prevent Rent Repayment Order

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·16 Jan 2024

FTT Grants Emergency Repair Dispensation Without Consultation

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·16 Jan 2024

Tribunal Grants £90,000 Dispensation for Fire Escape Replacement in East Sussex

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for major works, including a new fire escape and additional rendering, under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. This decision was made after receiving no objections from the a person.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Sept 2024

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Suburban Oxford Property

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Feb 2024

Tribunal Sets £1,200,000 in Service Charges as Reasonable and Payable

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) decided that certain service charges were reasonable and payable. These charges include staff wages, staff flat costs, fire alarm replacement, and fire door replacement.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Feb 2024

Reasonableness of Service Charges for Tenants in a Mansion Block

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Jan 2024

First-tier Tribunal Caps Pitch Fee Increase at 6%

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that the increase in pitch fees for mobile homes should be capped at 6%. The decision was influenced by the site's conditions and the Retail Prices Index (RPI).

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Feb 2024

Tribunal Sets £2300/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Sept 2024

Tribunal sets £1,000/month rent for assured tenancy in [location]

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a a person in Reading, setting it at £1,000 per month. The decision was based on a person's condition and local rental prices.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Jan 2024

Tribunal Grants £250,000 Major Works Dispensation Without Tenant Consultation in Tenancy Dispute

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Jan 2024

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163035

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent for a basement flat after considering comparable properties and the condition of the flat, including dampness issues.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Feb 2024

Tribunal sets £610/month rent for assured tenancy in Birchington-on-Sea

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent of £610 per month for a property under an assured tenancy, taking into account the condition of the property and the arguments presented by both the tenant and the landlord.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Feb 2024

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy Based on Written Submissions

The First-tier Tribunal set a new monthly rent of £1,090 for an assured tenancy after considering written submissions from both the tenant and the landlord. The landlord had initially sought to increase the rent to £1,150 due to higher mortgage interest rates.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Jan 2024

Improvement Notice Confirmed for Health and Safety Hazards

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an Improvement Notice to address health and safety hazards in a residential property managed by the claimant. The notice requires the claimant to undertake certain remedial actions to improve the living conditions of the property.

RefusedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Jun 2025

Tenant's Rent Repayment Order Application Rejected Due to Timing Issues

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·16 Jan 2024

Tenants Successfully Extend Term of Tribunal-Appointed Manager

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 Jul 2024

Tribunal dismisses £1,500 service charge refund claim for assured tenancy in London

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Feb 2024

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Nomination of New Property Manager

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