
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
A court decision has upheld an increase in the monthly rent for a mobile home space. The site owner requested a rise in fees due to inflation as measured by the Retail Prices Index (RPI). Since no one objected and the proposed fee adhered to RPI guidelines, the tribunal approved it.
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a mobile home park operator can increase pitch fees if they follow certain procedures and show that the increase is reasonable. In this case, the proposed fee was set at £182.33 per month from January 2023.
The First-tier Tribunal approved an increase in the monthly pitch fee to £182.33 for a mobile home site, following the Retail Prices Index (RPI) adjustment. The decision was made without objections from the resident.
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a mobile home site owner can reasonably adjust the monthly pitch fee based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) if no objections are raised and all procedures are followed correctly, setting the new fee at £176.23 per month from January 2023.
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £95, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand their financial obligations under their tenancy agreement.
The First-tier Tribunal set the maximum fair rent for a property in London, applying an increase based on the Retail Price Index change since the last registration plus an additional percentage as required by law. The decision was made under the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
The First-tier Tribunal approved a 14.2% increase in pitch fees for mobile homes based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI). The decision was made after considering the condition of the a person and the services provided, finding no significant changes that would justify a different increase.
A management company applied for permission to bypass mandatory consultations before carrying out crucial fire safety upgrades in a block of flats. The First-tier Tribunal agreed that the work was too urgent and no real harm would come from skipping the usual process, so they granted permission.
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £475, which took effect in October 2023.