
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed a pitch fee increase and found it reasonable based on the Retail Price Index (RPI). The decision was made on 22 May 2023 by D Banfield FRICS, Regional Surveyor.
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an increase in the pitch fee for mobile home residents in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI). The Tribunal rejected arguments that the increase was unreasonable due to alleged reductions in services or amenities.
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to uphold an increase in the pitch fee for mobile homes based on the Retail Price Index (RPI). The Tribunal rejected arguments that the site had deteriorated.
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an increase in the pitch fee for a mobile home site in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI). The Tribunal found that the site owner had followed the correct procedures under the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (as amended).
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an increase in the pitch fee for a mobile home site based on the Retail Price Index (RPI). The Tribunal dismissed arguments that the site conditions had worsened significantly since the last review.
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an increase in the pitch fee for a mobile home site in Cornwall based on the Retail Price Index (RPI). The Tribunal rejected claims that the site's conditions had worsened.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price for acquiring the freehold reversion of a property under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The price was set at £63, and the form of transfer was approved.
The First-tier Tribunal upheld a £15,000 financial penalty imposed on a property manager for operating an unlicensed HMO in Westminster. The manager failed to obtain the necessary HMO licence as required by law.
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They considered the Retail Price Index changes and relevant orders to determine the fair rent.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fairness of several service charges and prevented the landlord from passing certain costs to the tenant through service charges.
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a claim that a tenant was breaching their lease by storing and charging a mobility scooter in communal areas. The claimant failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove the breach.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount to be paid by the leaseholder for extending their lease. The premium was set at £29,905 based on the valuation provided by the claimant's a person, who used a graph to determine the relativity figure.