Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants 5-Year Recognition Certificate for Tenant Association in Manchester
Tribunal sets £1007.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Chiswick
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Considering Scarcity and Repair
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £1000 per month for a property, considering factors like the state of repair and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and related regulations.
Tribunal Sets £235.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property under a protected tenancy, setting the rent at £235.50 per week. The decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Tribunal Sets £157.50/week Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £177.23/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Specific Years
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is required to pay certain service charges based on estimates provided by the landlord’s managing agents. However, the tribunal did not rule on additional charges until they are properly demanded.
Tribunal Sets £756/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £4805.22 Service Charges as Reasonable and Payable for Flat in Hackney
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that the service charges demanded by the landlord were fair and should be paid by the tenant. This decision was made considering the terms of the lease and the applicable law.
Tribunal Grants £250+ Emergency Roof Repairs Dispensation in London Terrace
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a freeholder to bypass consultation requirements for emergency roof repairs due to leaks affecting multiple flats. The decision was based on the real prejudice to the tenants and the necessity of the repairs.
Tribunal Grants £250+ Flat Roof Repairs Without Consultation
Service Charges Payable, Administration Charges Not - First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges claimed by the claimant from the respondent are reasonable and payable, but the administration charges are not. This decision was based on the claimant's reasonable estimate of anticipated future expenditure.
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent repairs costing £6,262.75
Tribunal Sets £267.50/week Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used a specific formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to calculate the rent.
Tribunal Sets £26,664 Premium for Collective Enfranchisement of Property in London
Tribunal sets £189.50/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal has decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used a specific formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to determine the rent should be £189.50 per week, starting from January 17, 2023.
Tenant Entitled to Reasonable Costs Incurred by Landlord
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant should pay the landlord's reasonable costs when the landlord pursues a new lease claim under the 1993 Act. The ruling ensures fair compensation for the landlord's expenses.