Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets £682.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Warminster
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £682.50 for a property, taking into account the property's condition and local market conditions as required by the Rent Act 1977.
Tribunal sets £1,550/month rent for assured tenancy in Finchley
Tribunal Sets £1,400/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hackney
The Tribunal decided on a new market rent of £1,400 per month for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision was based on the current condition of the property and the rental values in the Hackney and Lower Clapton area.
Tribunal Sets £243/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Willesden
In this case, the Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property. They used a specific formula from the Rent Act 1977 to calculate the rent, which came to £243 per week.
Tribunal Approves Urgent Roof Repairs for Flat 7 in North London
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation Due to Safety Concerns
Tenant found guilty of breaching lease by short-term letting
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Health and Safety Measures
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process with a person due to urgent health and safety concerns. The landlord needed to install a chemical dosing system to address the presence of legionella in the water supply.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fan Replacement in Eastbourne
Tribunal Rules Breach of Lease Covenants Due to Anti-Social Behavior
Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Electrical Rewiring in Wandsworth
Tribunal sets £425/month rent for assured tenancy in Ashton in Makerfield
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set the monthly rent at £425 for an assured periodic tenancy, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the tenant's tenancy agreement.
First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenants Liable for £9,368 in Security Charges
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that tenants are responsible for paying £9,368 in security charges after a subtenant caused disturbances in their rental property. The charges were found to be reasonable and related to breaches of lease conditions.
Market Rent Set at £1,800 Per Month by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal sets £1900/month rent for assured tenancy in SE5
Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £900, excluding water rates and council tax, following the Housing Act 1988.