Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs
Tribunal Grants £304,260 Electrical Upgrade Dispensation for London Property
First-tier Tribunal: Lack of Jurisdiction in Lease Dispute
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that it did not have the authority to hear an application regarding breach of covenant in a lease agreement, due to the lease not being considered a 'long lease' as defined by specific sections of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
Tenant Wins Exclusive Parking Right in First-tier Tribunal Decision
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can modify their lease to include an exclusive right to a person a car in a specific area if the current lease terms are defective. The decision reflects the tenant's long-term use of the parking space and the landlord's intention for conformity among lease terms.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Jesmond Property
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property in St Albans
Tribunal Sets £183.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hitchen
The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property based on market conditions and statutory limits, taking into account the property's features and comparable properties.
Tribunal sets £2,400/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
Tribunal sets £87 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent and service charges for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision includes details such as the amount of rent per week and any included services like white goods.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Under Rent Act Formula
Application Struck Out for Non-Compliance with Tribunal Directions
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increase Notice
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £912.50 Per Month
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Small London Studio Flat
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for Harrow property
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Controlled Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent for a controlled tenancy by using a specific formula from the Rent Act 1977. The decision ensures that the tenant's rent is calculated fairly and in accordance with legal requirements.
Tribunal sets £2,500/month rent for assured tenancy in Teddington
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £2,500, excluding some charges. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal Rules Service Charge for Major Repairs Reasonable
Tribunal Rejects Tenant’s Application for Costs After Improvement Notice Withdrawn
The tenant applied for costs after the local authority withdrew an Improvement Notice due to completed repairs. The First-tier Tribunal ruled against the tenant, finding no grounds for a cost order as the local authority had acted reasonably throughout the process.