
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
In this case, a tenant successfully challenged the reasonableness of service charges levied by the landlord in a First-tier Tribunal case. The tribunal found that certain costs were not reasonably incurred or reasonable in amount, leading to a reduction in the total sum charged to the tenant.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property, considering its condition and location. They set the rent at £875.00 per month, effective from December 6, 2023, because the property was unmodernised.
The First-tier Tribunal decided to reduce the rent for a property because it was in an unmodernised condition. The new rent of £1,406.25 per month took effect on December 6th, 2023.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £1,013.50 per month. This decision was made using a specific formula under the Rent Act 1977, considering factors like the Retail Price Index and the condition of the property.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £195.50 per week for a tenant, following the calculation method outlined in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent from £2,500 to £1,255 per month because the property was in poor condition. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
The First-tier Tribunal granted the claimant the right to access the roof of a property for a Multi-Skilled Visit (MSV) under the Electronic Communications Code. However, the tribunal reduced the costs claimed by the respondent.
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, considering factors like the condition of the property and the availability of similar properties in the area. The rent was set at £13,464 per year, starting from December 6, 2022.
The First-tier Tribunal upheld the proposed increase in pitch fee based on the Retail Price Index (RPI). The tenant argued that the increase was too high and that the a person was unfinished, but the Tribunal found that the terms of the agreement provided for annual reviews in line with RPI.
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to proceed with urgent fire safety improvements without consulting leaseholders due to time pressures and limited government funding availability.