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Housing & Tenancy

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

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

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Brighton Property

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

Tribunal sets fair rent at £846 for regulated tenancy

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

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)·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.

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)

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.

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)·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.

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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