Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges for Major Works and Annual Maintenance
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Additional Roof Works
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent fire repairs costing £142,214.88 in residential property
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip certain consultation steps before starting urgent fire safety repairs, as the repairs were needed quickly and could save money for tenants.
Tribunal sets £370 biweekly rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £370 every two weeks, which includes water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
Tenant Successfully Challenges Invalid Service Charge Demands
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord's demand for insurance premiums was invalid because the tenant did not receive proper notice and the demand format was incorrect. This means the tenant does not have to pay the insurance costs.
Tribunal dismisses £4275.31 service charge claims for Liverpool flat
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges under the a person, finding that the charges were reasonably incurred at reasonable cost for the services provided.
First-tier Tribunal Decides RTM Company Costs Under 2002 Act
Tribunal dismisses leaseholders' challenge to electrical repair costs in service charge
Leaseholders contested service charges for electrical repairs. The First-tier Tribunal decided that the charges were reasonable and could be collected from leaseholders, even though the repairs were due to the developer's error.
Tribunal Grants Urgent Lift Repairs Dispensation for Eastbourne Property
Tribunal Sets £2600 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This judgment outlines the monthly rent and service charges applicable under the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal Allows Urgent Roof Repairs Without Consultation for Grade II Listed Building in London
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs, citing the necessity and urgency of the work.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Service Charge Decision
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant's challenge to the reasonableness and payability of service charges was unsuccessful, upholding the landlord's position under s.27A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The decision emphasised the necessity and reasonable estimation of costs for property maintenance.
Tribunal sets £562.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Cornwall
First-tier Tribunal Varies Conditions on Mobile Home Site Licence
The First-tier Tribunal changed some conditions on a site licence for a mobile home park. They found that some conditions were too harsh and unnecessary. The decision was based on the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960.
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Lighting Works Without Consultation
In this case, a landlord successfully requested permission to install lighting in a communal hallway without consulting the tenants beforehand because the work was deemed urgent and necessary for safety reasons.