Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Roof Repairs in Exeter Property
Tribunal sets £249/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property under a protected periodic tenancy. They took into account the condition and location of the property, as well as market conditions and scarcity, setting the rent at £249.00 per week, effective from April 20th, 2023.
Tribunal sets £12,000/year service charge for assured tenancy in Manchester
Tribunal Grants Urgent Works Dispensation for Extra Care Scheme in Kent
Tribunal Rules Unauthorised Alterations Breach Lease in Barnet
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant violated their lease by making unauthorised changes to their flat without a person's written permission. The decision was based on Section 168(4) of the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
Tribunal Sets £168 Service Charge for Encroachment in London Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Tenancy with Unusual Clause
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy after considering a unique clause in the agreement that allowed the landlord to stay at the property occasionally. This clause affected the final rental amount, which was set at £325 per month.
Tribunal sets £8,064 in service charges for assured tenancy in Reading
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on a tenant's liability to pay service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tribunal determined that the tenant must pay £8,064.00 for service charges from January 2014 to December 2020.
Tribunal dismisses £7,794 service charge claim for Deepcut property
Tribunal Grants £12,039.98 Water Pump Repairs Dispensation for Urgent Works
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements because urgent water pump failures were causing serious inconvenience and health risks to tenants.
Tribunal Grants £68,000 Fire Safety Works Dispensation in Nottingham
Tribunal Sets £12,480.96 Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in St Leonards-on-Sea
Partial Allowance of Appeal Against Financial Penalty in Property Licensing Case
First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Elderly-Suitable Dwelling
First-tier Tribunal Grants Lift Refurbishment Dispensation Without Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a company to skip the usual consultation process for fixing faulty lifts in holiday apartments. They did this because the lifts were crucial for the enjoyment of the apartments and the work was urgent. There was no evidence that the leaseholders were prejudiced by skipping the consultation.
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Estimated Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal reduced an unreasonable estimated service charge for leaseholders. They lowered the charge from £32,917 to £23,172.64 and ruled that costs cannot be recovered as a service charge. Judge Andrew Dutton heard the case.
Tribunal Sets £2,500 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
Tribunal sets £694/month rent for assured tenancy in rural area
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that the fair rent for a property should be £694 per month, starting from 18 April 2023. The decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Tribunal sets £277/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £277 per week for a property in Surrey. They took into account the property's condition and compared it to similar properties in the area.