Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal rules on validity of service charges for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that certain service charges are not valid due to missing documentation. For other years, the charges are valid but not currently payable.
First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Unreasonable Insurance Premiums
Tribunal Orders £1761.85 in Costs Against RTM Company
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rental Value at £775 Monthly
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163475
Tribunal sets £980/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
Tribunal Sets £1,010/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Swindon
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set the market rent for a property under an assured tenancy agreement in Swindon. The tribunal considered both the improvements made by the tenant and any disrepair issues present in determining a fair rental price.
Tribunal Grants £14,236 Dispensation for Urgent Water Leak Repairs in Lambeth
Tribunal sets fair rent of £233 per week under Rent Act
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £1,456 Per Month
Tribunal Sets £8500 Lease Extension Premium
Tribunal Sets £812/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Financial Penalties Invalidated Due to Procedural Errors in Tenancy Case
Tribunal sets £545/month rent for assured tenancy in Berkshire
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £545, which took effect on April 7th, 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal Sets £1152/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £216.27 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Surrey
The First-tier Tribunal determined the fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977, considering market conditions and statutory requirements. The tribunal disregarded tenant improvements and adjusted for scarcity to set a fair rent of £216.27 per week including services.
Tribunal sets £695/month rent for assured tenancy in Newton Abbot
A tenant challenged their landlord's proposed rent increase in a rural area of Dartmoor National Park. After reviewing evidence about the property's condition and local rental market rates, the First-tier Tribunal decided on a new monthly rent of £695.
Tribunal Sets £910/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Keynsham
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,245 Monthly
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal reviewed written submissions from a tenant and landlord to determine a fair market rent of £1,245 per month for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision was based on the property's condition and comparable rental values in the area.