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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.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Jan 2026

Tribunal Limits Pitch Fee Increase Due to Sewerage Maintenance Issues

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

Tribunal Sets £9,550 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Evershot

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

Tribunal Sets £850/month Rent After Finding Property Disrepair

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Mar 2024

Tenant Secures 15% Reduction in Service Charge

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

Tribunal rules on service charges for assured tenancy in London

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

First-tier Tribunal confirms validity of rent increase notice

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed that a landlord's notice to increase rent under an assured periodic tenancy was valid, despite the tenant's arguments that the notice was invalid due to timing issues and proposed government reforms.

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

Tribunal grants dispensation for major works over £2,500 in First-tier Tribunal

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

Tribunal Sets £1,994.16 Monthly Rent for Mobile Home in Hampshire

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to allow an increase in pitch fees for two mobile homes based on the Retail Price Index (RPI). The Tribunal rejected the tenants' objections and set the new fees effective from January 1, 2023.

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

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Bracknell Flat

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

Landlord Ordered to Repay Rent for Unlicensed HMO Operation

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must repay a portion of the rent to a tenant if the landlord operated a a person (a person) without a valid license. This decision was based on the landlord's admission of the offense and the severity of the violation.

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

Tribunal Sets £1625/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Cambridge

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property by considering local rental values and the property's condition. They set the rent at £1,625 per month.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Apr 2024

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Increase Start Date to Reduce Tenant Hardship

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

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice for High-Risk Building

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 Feb 2024

Tribunal Determines Reasonableness of Administration Charges

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Dec 2023

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Service Charge Reasonableness and Section 20C Application

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Jul 2025

Landlord ordered to provide tenant information to association

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must provide information about tenants to a a person tenants' association when requested, according to the 2018 Regulations.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Mar 2024

Tribunal Sets £120/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bury

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Mar 2024

Tribunal Sets £600 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in [Name]

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £600, excluding water rates and council tax.

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

Landlord Granted Permission to Bypass Consultation for Urgent Repairs

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

Tribunal Grants £5,000 Emergency Roof Repairs Dispensation in Central London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs at a property in Surrey. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further damage.

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