Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £960/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed a landlord's proposal to increase rent and decided on a fair rent based on the property's condition and amenities. The decision was made on 7 November 2023.
Tenant Secures Statutory Lease Extension Despite Unlocatable Landlord
Tribunal Sets £215.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Caps Rent at £284.50 Per Week
The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent for a rental property in London at £284.50 per week, applying the formula under the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to ensure the rent is capped at this amount.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £979 per Month for London Property
Service Charges Found Unrecoverable Due to Improper Incurrence
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a charge of £504.61 was improperly incurred and therefore uncollectible. The tribunal also determined that the reserve fund could not be used for accounting certificates.
Tribunal Grants £20,144.16 Repairs Dispensation for Tenants in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a property management company to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to the Automatic Opening Ventilation System. The repairs were necessary to ensure building safety and there were no objections from the tenants.
Tenant's Challenge to Service Charge Management Fees Successful, But Landlord Costs Not Recoverable
Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Service Charges for Kelham Works Leaseholders
Tribunal rules on service charge demands
The tribunal ruled that the landlord failed to properly demand service charges from the tenant, impacting the legality of the charges. This decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant's Airbnb Use Violates Lease Covenants
Tribunal Grants £5,000 Dispensation for Urgent Tenancy Repairs in Central London
Tenant Wins Refund for Unfair Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal Case
Tribunal sets £1700/month rent for assured tenancy in Deptford
Tribunal Sets £216/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Determines Service Charges for Hillier Road Leaseholders
Tribunal Grants £106,875.36 Roof Repairs and Asbestos Removal Dispensation in Westminster
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to proceed with urgent roof repairs and asbestos removal without full consultation of tenants due to the necessity and urgency of the work. The decision was based on the need to prevent further water damage and health risks.