Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Landlord Fined for HMO Licence Breaches - First-tier Tribunal Decision
Tribunal sets £1600/month rent for assured tenancy in Bow
The Tribunal decided on the rent for a property based on its current condition and market value. They set the rent at £1600 per month starting from December 1, 2022.
Tribunal Sets £178.50/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the maximum fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The rent was calculated using a specific formula outlined in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Tribunal sets £2,000/month service charge for assured tenancy in London
New Fair Rent Set at £92.30 Per Week for Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a new fair rent for a property. The new rent is set at £92.30 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and the Retail Price Index.
Tribunal Sets £312/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Limits Stairwell Redecoration Charge to £250 in London Property Dispute
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay £250 for stairwell redecoration and £600 for roof repairs, included in the service charge, following a hearing on the legality of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1350
Tribunal sets £244.99/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Grants Urgent Repair Works Dispensation Without Conditions
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip the usual consultation process for repairing a flat roof at a property in London. The decision was made because the repairs were urgently needed to prevent further water damage to the upper floors.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonableness of Cleaning Service Charges
Tribunal Sets £1920/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1920, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes service charges.
Tribunal sets £725/month rent for assured tenancy in Small Heath
Tribunal Sets £130/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent Increase for Assured Periodic Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a rent increase from £650 to £900 per month for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision was based on market rental levels in the area and did not consider any improvements made by the tenant.
Tenant Wins Challenge on Unreasonable Service Charges
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £750
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £750, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax.