Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal confirms £675/month rent for assured tenancy in Saltburn by the Sea
Tribunal dismisses rent setting claim for assured tenancy in Saltburn by the Sea
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Pitch Fee Increase to 4%
First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Against HMO Licence Variation
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal against a decision by a council to vary an HMO Licence. The Tribunal confirmed the occupancy limits for the property, ruling that persons of any age must be counted when setting occupancy levels for HMOs.
Application to Vary Lease Rejected Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
Tribunal Sets £240/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Grants £8.4 Million Safety Works Dispensation for Manchester Property
Tenant Wins Service Charge Dispute Over Non-Compliant Insurance Policies
Tribunal Sets £185.60 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Sutton
Tribunal sets £1003/month fair rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £1,008/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in New Malden
Tribunal Sets £244/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Harrow
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £236 Per Week
Tribunal sets new rent of £1,430 for assured tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £2,750 for Assured Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £2,750 per month for an assured periodic tenancy after considering the property's features and comparable rents in the area.
Tribunal sets £18,153/year fair rent for assured tenancy in Brighton and Hove
The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999. The Tribunal took into account various factors such as the property's location, age, and state of repair to ensure a fair rent was set.
Tribunal Grants Tenant Right to Manage Property in Croydon
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that an a company can acquire the right to manage a property if they follow the correct procedures set out in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Access Control System Upgrade
Tribunal grants dispensation for £2,100 roof repairs in Milton Keynes
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a property management company to skip certain consultation steps for recent roof repairs. The decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, based on the reasonable nature of skipping the consultation process for these specific repairs.