Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal allows £5974.39 service charge claim for tenant in Plymouth
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges claimed by a Right to Manage company were reasonable and payable by the a person under the terms of the lease. The Tribunal also ordered the respondent to pay the claimant the sum of £5284.19 plus interest and court fees.
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Claims Due to Lack of Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the landlord cannot collect unpaid service charges from the tenant because the landlord failed to properly consult the tenant before imposing these charges. This ruling emphasises the necessity of following consultation procedures in landlord-tenant relationships.
Rent Set for Assured Tenancy Based on Market Conditions
Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Bury
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £750, effective from May 28th, 2023, following the Housing Act 1988.
Tenants Win Reduced Service Charges Due to Poor Management
The Tribunal ruled that some service charges were too high because of poor management and maintenance. Tenants won a reduction in their charges.
RTM Company Gets Permission for Urgent Fire Safety Works Without Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal allowed an a company to skip the usual consultation process for urgent fire safety works at a residential building. This decision ensures that the necessary repairs can be made quickly without burdening a person with additional costs or delays.
Tenant Failed to Comply With Improvement Notice, Faces £16,500 Penalty
Tribunal sets £275 weekly rent for assured tenancy in HA9 OHP
Tribunal sets £1050/month rent for assured tenancy in Canvey Island
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the market rent for a property under a periodic tenancy. They used Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent, considering comparables from similar properties. The final rent set was £1050 per month.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice Against Hazards
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) upheld an Improvement Notice issued by the Council to address various hazards in a Coventry property. The Notice was confirmed to ensure the safety and health of a person's occupants.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164438
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an increase in the pitch fee for a mobile home site in Cornwall, stating that the increase was in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI). The Tribunal dismissed arguments that the site conditions had worsened.
Tribunal Sets £925/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tenant's Challenge to Service Charges Dismissed by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal reduces service charges by £6,102.61 for major works dispute
Freeholder Granted Permission for Urgent Remedial Works
First-tier Tribunal Appoints Manager for Breaching Lease Obligations
The First-tier Tribunal appointed a manager for a property after tenants claimed the landlord was not maintaining the property properly and was not collecting sufficient service charges to cover maintenance costs.
Tenant Granted Lease Extension with Terms and Compensation
The First-tier Tribunal granted lease extensions to tenants under the Leasehold Reform and Urban Development Act 1993. The Tribunal set the terms of the new leases, the premium payable to the Respondent, and the reduction in the value of the head lessor's interest.
Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £800, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the tenant's tenancy agreement.