Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
RTM Company Granted Right to Manage Property in Axminster
Tribunal Grants £5,124 Roof Repair Dispensation for Block of Flats
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs that were deemed dangerous. The decision was based on the urgency and potential safety hazards posed by the deteriorating roof tiles.
Tribunal sets £495/month rent for assured tenancy in Kidderminster
Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fee Increase Due to Electricity Outages
Financial Penalty Reduced to £9,000 Due to Mitigating Factors
First-tier Tribunal Identifies Accountable Persons for Higher-Risk Buildings
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Pitch Fee Increase to 12%
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed pitch fee increase from 14.2% to 12% due to deteriorating site conditions and loss of amenity. Judge Caroline Hunter and Tribunal Member a person MRICS heard the case.
First-tier Tribunal Denies Tenant's Right to Buy Property for Elderly Tenants
The First-tier Tribunal denied a tenant's request to buy her property, deciding that the property is particularly suitable for elderly persons under the Housing Act 1985.
Tribunal sets £100/month pitch fee increase for park homes in Chelmsford
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Weekly Rent Under Housing Act 1988
Tribunal Sets £172.75 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
Financial Penalty Reduced to £5,000 for Failure to Comply with Improvement Notice
The First-tier Tribunal reduced a financial penalty from £6,000 to £5,000 for a landlord's failure to comply with an Improvement Notice. The penalty was imposed because the required works were not completed by the specified deadlines.