Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Landlord Ordered to Repay Rent to Tenants for Unlicensed Property
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must repay rent to tenants if the rented property was unlicensed during the tenancy period. This decision was made under the Housing Act 2004 and the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
Tribunal Grants £2,950 Roof Repair Dispensation for Flat Owners in London
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165172
First-tier Tribunal Upholds 6% Rent Increase for Tenant
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent Based on Market Conditions
Tribunal allows claims on service charge validity for flats in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the validity of service charge accounts and various charges in a leasehold dispute. They found that the service charge accounts and demands were validly served according to the lease agreement.
First-tier Tribunal Validates Service Charge Accounts
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the validity of service charge accounts and various charges levied on tenants. They determined that the service charge accounts and demands were validly served according to the lease terms.
Tribunal Sets £88.23 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Walsall
First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Additional Roofing Works
Tribunal Orders £5,405.22 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed Property in Nottingham
Tribunal grants dispensation for emergency repairs to heating system in block of 25 apartments
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Water Tank Replacement Works
Tribunal Sets £1790/month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent for a rental property. The fair rent set is £1790 per month, excluding certain costs but including specified service charges, following the guidelines of the Rent Act 1977.
Tenant Wins Holding Deposit Return Under Tenant Fees Act 2019
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must return a holding deposit to a tenant if they do not enter into a tenancy agreement before the deadline and the landlord does not provide the required notice within seven days.
Tribunal sets £1850/month rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Upholds HMO License Decision for Three Persons
Tribunal grants £2659.03 rent repayment order for assured tenancy in Fareham
The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to tenants against a landlord for failing to comply with an improvement notice. The order was made because the landlord did not address hazards specified in the notice by the required date.
Tribunal sets £179.50/week rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £179.50 per week. This ensures the tenant pays a fair amount based on the Rent Act 1977.