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 Sets Pitch Fees for Park Homes Owners
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Service Charges for Leaseholders
Tribunal Grants £3,100 Expenditure for Urgent Asbestos Removal in London Property
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for removing asbestos from a building. The works were deemed urgent and necessary for safety reasons.
First-tier Tribunal Limits Subletting Restriction to Final Seven Years of Lease Term
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £264 Per Week
First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Alarm Work Dispensation
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to proceed with replacing an outdated fire alarm system without full consultation due to its urgent nature and importance to safety. This decision highlights the balance between statutory requirements and practical necessity in property management.
Tribunal Supports Site Owner’s Request to Increase Pitch Fees by RPI
Tribunal sets £244.22 pitch fee for mobile homes in Portsmouth
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1550
Tribunal sets £675/month rent for assured tenancy in Petworth
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for Bedford property at £114 per week
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a Bedford property, setting it at £114 per week. The decision was based on the property's condition and similar rental prices in the area.
Tribunal Limits Service Charge to £4.16 for Tenancy in South London
Tribunal Cancels Civil Penalty for HMO Breaches
Tenant Wins Dispute Over Unreasonable Administration Fees
First-tier Tribunal Cancels Financial Penalties for Gas Safety Breach
Tribunal sets £2,200/month rent for assured tenancy in Newmarket
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Listed Property
The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £500 per month for a listed property in Dover, considering the tenant's improvements and the property's condition.
Tribunal sets £169.50/week rent for assured tenancy in Brighton
Tribunal Sets £1,100 Rent for Assured Tenancy in North Kent
The First-tier Tribunal set a new monthly rent of £1,100 for an assured periodic tenancy, taking into account both the landlord's proposal and the tenant's concerns about the property's condition.