Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable and Payable
In this case, a landlord sought to recover service charges from a person for major works carried out on a property in Belgravia. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that these charges were reasonable and payable, granting dispensation for additional work but refusing other applications.
Tribunal sets £600/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
Landlord Allowed to Proceed Without Consulting Leaseholders
Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Burnley
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the open market rent for a property under an assured periodic tenancy, ensuring the rent reflects the current market value of the property.
Tribunal Grants £4.2 Million Fire Safety Works Dispensation for Enfield Flats
The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord dispensation from consultation requirements for fire safety works at Bliss House and a person House despite some procedural issues with notice letters sent to leaseholders. The decision was based on the substantial information provided to lessees about the nature and extent of the works.
Tenant found in breach for using Airbnb despite lease restrictions
Tenant Ordered to Pay Legal Fees Incurred by Landlord
The tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay legal fees incurred by the landlord when enforcing lease terms. This case highlights the importance of complying with lease agreements to avoid financial penalties.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Housing Act Enforcement Notices
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal against a notice requiring emergency remedial action on a person premises but varied and confirmed another notice for improvement measures under the Housing Act 2004.
Tribunal Grants £80,000 Security Screening Exemption for Urgent Tenancy Works
First-tier Tribunal Varies Selective Licensing Decision
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Property in Luton
Tribunal Grants £150,000 Emergency Works Dispensation for Assured Tenancy in Dagenham
Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Additional Works on Residential Property in London
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent at £1091.50 per month
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property in London, setting it at £1091.50 per month after considering various factors including the condition of the property and market comparables.