Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants £2650 Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for Victorian House in London
Facility Management Consultation Dispensation Granted by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord's request for dispensation from consultation requirements for a facilities management contract. The decision was based on the unique circumstances of the agreement.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Balcony Door Repair Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal decided that costs for repairing sliding doors between individual apartments and their balconies should be charged to the specific a person whose door was repaired, rather than all a person collectively.
Tribunal Grants £2500 Repair Works Dispensation for Flat in London
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements when undertaking urgent repairs to prevent water from entering a flat. The decision was based on the fact that the landlord took all reasonable steps to address the issue promptly and without causing harm to the tenants.
Tribunal Grants £14,056.56 in Rent Repayment Orders for Unlicensed HMO in Southwark
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lift Repairs Without Identifying Prejudice
Tribunal Sets £933/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Service Charges Transfer for RTM Companies: First-tier Tribunal Decision
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount of service charges to be transferred from landlords to a Right-to-Manage (RTM) company after the a company acquires the right to manage the property. This decision was made according to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
Tenant Wins Appointment of Property Manager to Resolve Disputes
The First-tier Tribunal appointed a manager to oversee the management of a property because of ongoing disputes over service charges and compliance with legal requirements. The decision was made by Judge Andrew Dutton on January 18, 2023.
First-tier Tribunal Quashes Improvement Notice Served on Landlord
The First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber ruled that an Improvement Notice should have been served on the tenant, not the landlord, because the tenant was occupying the property under a lease.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Additional Works Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
The Tribunal allowed the landlord to carry out additional works without consulting the tenants again. This was because the works were already underway, and it would be more cost-effective to complete them while the scaffolding was still in place.
Tribunal Sets £1,170/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Folkestone
Service Charges for Improvements Not Recoverable Under Leases
Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for Listed Building in London
Tribunal Sets New Rent of £950 for Assured Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal set a new rent of £950 per month for an assured tenancy, taking into account the condition of the property and local rental values.