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Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Feb 2023

Tribunal grants £2,520 rent repayment for unlicensed HMO in London

A tenant successfully received a rent repayment order from the First-tier Tribunal after proving that the landlord's HMO was unlicensed. The tribunal ordered the landlord to repay £2,520.00 to the tenant.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Feb 2023

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Below Maximum Limit

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Feb 2023

Tribunal Sets £600 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in St Albans

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Feb 2023

Tribunal Sets £631.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Sept 2024

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Service Charge Consultation Requirements Claim

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Jun 2023

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164331

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Apr 2023

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Disputed Service Charges

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Mar 2023

Tribunal Sets £720/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Mar 2023

Tribunal Sets £1200/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a protected tenancy. They took into account the property's condition, location, and repairs, setting the rent at £1200.00 per month with £49.15 per month for services.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·29 Mar 2023

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Improvement Notice for Fire Hazards

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Mar 2023

Tribunal Sets £14,227/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·07 Mar 2023

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works Without Consulting Leaseholders

The tribunal allowed the landlord to carry out urgent works without consulting the a person, but stipulated that the costs of these works cannot be passed on to the a person. This decision was made in a case involving a residential property in London.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jul 2025

Tribunal sets £655/month rent for assured tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 Apr 2023

Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent chimney repairs under Section 20ZA

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a local council to carry out urgent repairs to prevent water from entering a person' properties without having to go through the usual consultation process. The repairs were deemed necessary to avoid further damage.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Mar 2023

Tribunal Grants £6,065.22 in Rent Repayment Orders for Unlicensed HMO Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·07 Mar 2023

First-tier Tribunal Allows RTM Claim for Self-contained Building

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) ruled that the building at 106 a person, the address is a self-contained building for RTM purposes, allowing the RTM claim. This decision was based on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Feb 2023

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Financial Penalty Against Unlicensed Landlord

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Jan 2026

Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice for Rental Property Hazards

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Oct 2023

Management Company Granted Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a management company to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works at a residential property. The works were deemed necessary for the safety of all residents.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Sept 2023

Tribunal Rejects Appeal Against Improvement Notice for Ground Floor Flat in Southend-on-Sea

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