Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets £225.50/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, considering factors like the Retail Price Index and the state of the property. The decision was made under the Rent Act 1977 and the Maximum Fair Rent Order 1999.
Right to Manage Granted Despite NIP Issues
Tribunal Grants Freeholder Dispensation for Maintenance Services Agreement in Croydon
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £1496.25 Per Month
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1496.25 per month, effective from 20 March 2023. This decision was made according to the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal sets £1125/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 Due to Property Conditions
Managing Agent's Penalty Reduced for Minor HMO Breaches
Tribunal Sets £151/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Market Rent Determination for a Property Under Periodic Tenancy
Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalty Due to Health Issues and Pandemic
Tribunal Sets £537.50/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal declines to order fee reimbursement
Management Company's Dispensation Request Denied by Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal rejected the management company's request to bypass consultation requirements for works at the property, citing potential financial harm to a person.
Tribunal Grants Urgent Fire Safety Works Dispensation in Bexhill
Tribunal modifies service charges for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal rules tenant breached tenancy agreement in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant had broken the rules of their lease by letting others live in their flat and not using it as their main home for three years. The tenant was ordered to pay back the costs of the hearing.
Tribunal Varies Management Order Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
The Tribunal changed the management order for a property dispute, appointing a new manager under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works to Prevent Water Damage
Claimant Not Required to Pay Costs Due to Lack of Unreasonable Conduct
In a recent case heard by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), the claimant successfully avoided having to pay the respondent's costs. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant's conduct was not unreasonable, thus denying the request for costs.