Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Orders £4,425 Refund for Overpaid Insurance Service Charges in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness and payability of service charges for insurance and major works, granting refunds to tenants for overpaid charges.
Tribunal Allows Dispensation for Urgent Repairs in London Mid-Terrace Building
Tribunal Appoints New Manager for Property with Significant Structural Issues
Tribunal Upholds £177/Month Pitch Fee Increase for Mobile Home in Burnley
Tribunal sets £138/week rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The weekly rent is £138.00, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision helps clarify the rent for tenants in similar situations.
Tribunal Extends Management Order Until May 2024 for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal extended a Management Order for two years, allowing the current manager to continue managing the property. The decision was influenced by the need for stability and order in the management of the property, particularly due to the absence of a landlord and the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tribunal Sets £131.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
First-tier Tribunal Rules Garage Block Not Appurtenant Property
Tenant Found Guilty of Violating Lease Covenants Through Subletting
Tribunal sets £122/week fair rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set a fair rent of £122.00 per week for a property in Newcastle upon Tyne. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11, which outlines how to calculate fair rents for properties.