Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal grants partial relief on service charges for flat in London
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the reasonableness of service charges for a tenant's flat over several years, adjusting for previously disallowed costs. The decision was made by Judge Amran Vance and colleagues on bk 15 April 2019, with subsequent addenda.
Tribunal Reduces Survey Fees but Upholds Other Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the legality of service charges and costs under lease agreements, ruling that they are reasonable if they comply with the lease and are necessary for maintaining the property.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fixed Energy Contracts in London
Fixed Energy Contract Dispensation Granted by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for a fixed energy contract, ensuring better rates for residents without causing harm to them.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fixed Energy Contracts
First-tier Tribunal Grants Fixed Energy Contract Dispensation
Financial Penalty Cancelled: Legal Notices Must Be Clear
First-tier Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent Based on RPI
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used a specific formula based on the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, considering the Retail Price Index (RPI) changes and additional percentages to calculate the rent.
Tribunal Sets £43,617.50/Year Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Management Fees
Fire Alarm Upgrade Dispensation Granted Without Tenant Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to upgrade a fire alarm system without consulting the tenants. This decision was made because the tenants did not object to the upgrade.
West London Fair Rent Determination: Reasoning and Outcome
The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property in West London, taking into account the property's condition and market rents. The decision was influenced by the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Tenant Successfully Acquires Freehold Under Missing Landlord Act
First-tier Tribunal rules on service charges for restaurant and laundry
First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Breach Claim
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a landlord's a person for breach of covenant or condition. The landlord failed to prove that the tenant breached the lease terms.
First-tier Tribunal Reviews Service Charges Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed service charges for flats under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, ensuring they were reasonable and payable. The case was presided over by Judge S Brilliant.
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Lease Premium Based on Statutory Provisions
Tribunal grants £551 rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO in Truro
The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to a person because the landlord operated a house in multiple occupancy (HMO) without a necessary license, as required by law.