Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets fair rent of £189.50 per week under Rent Act 1977
Tribunal sets £236.18 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, setting the weekly rent at £236.18. This decision was based on calculations involving the Retail Price Index and relevant legislation.
Tribunal Sets £829/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the maximum fair rent for a tenant should be £829 per month, based on the calculation method provided by the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999. This ensures the landlord cannot charge more than this amount.
Tribunal sets £216.50 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £874/month rent for assured tenancy in Surrey
Tribunal Allows Freeholder to Skip Consultation for Urgent Safety Works in Leicestershire
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to proceed with necessary safety works without consulting the leaseholders. The works were deemed essential for ensuring the safety of residents from fire risks.
Tribunal Sets £42,541.92 Service Charge Reduction for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Orders Repayment of Excessive Letting Agent Fee
Application for Right to Manage Rejected Due to Procedural Errors
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the claimant's application for the right to manage a property because they failed to follow the correct procedures set out in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
Tribunal Grants £8,925 Sewage Works Dispensation in Wetherby
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Boundary Wall Works
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass full consultation requirements for urgent repairs to a boundary wall, due to the risk of further damage and the need to allow tenants to make insurance claims.
Tribunal Allows Landlord to Bypass Section 20 Consultation for Fire Safety Works at Manchester High-Rise Buildings
First-tier Tribunal varies management order, appoints new manager
Tribunal Sets £35,550 Premium for New Lease in Harrow
Tenant's Application for New Lease Terms Rejected by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Raises Pitch Fee Using Retail Price Index
First-tier Tribunal Decides Tenant's Costs Under Leasehold Reform Act
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that a tenant must pay £8,097 to the landlord for costs related to obtaining a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act. The tribunal found the costs to be reasonable.