Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Service Charge Payability and Statutory Consultation Ruling
The Tribunal ruled on whether certain service charges were payable and whether the landlord followed the correct consultation procedures. The ruling was made based on the documents and evidence submitted by the parties.
Tribunal Sets £697.50/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
Tribunal rules £3,003.76 service charges reasonable and payable in Harrowgate
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £250 Weekly
Tribunal sets £1400/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1400, effective from May 2022. This decision was made by a person in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
Tribunal Sets £670.50 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, considering the Retail Price Index (RPI) changes. This ensures the rent is fair and reasonable.
Tribunal sets £601.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Hove
Tribunal dismisses £10,000 service charge challenges for listed property in Kent
Tribunal Sets £1,250 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bournemouth
The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the proposed rent for an assured tenancy based on the tenant's responsibilities, reducing the rent from £1,300 to £1,250 per month.
Tribunal Sets £191.50/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in East Sussex
Tenant Awarded Costs Due to Unreasonable Conduct
The First-tier Tribunal decided to award costs to the claimant because the respondents acted unreasonably during the proceedings. This means the tenants will have to pay the claimant's legal costs.
Tenant Allowed to Buy Property After Landlord Fails to Prove Suitability for Elderly
Tribunal Grants £12,910 Water Pump Replacement Without Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for major works under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The works involve replacing a failing water pump in a block of flats.
Tribunal Sets £1723/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London SW3
The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The decision took into account the property's condition and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The rent was set at £1723.30 per calendar month, including a service charge.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Based on RPI Changes
Tribunal sets £17,906/year rent for assured tenancy in Central London
Tenant's Application for Rent Repayment Order Against Unlicensed Property
Tribunal Sets £182/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tenant Ordered to Pay Administration Charges for Breach of Covenant
Tenant Wins Service Charge Case Against Landlord
The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of a tenant who challenged the calculation of their service charge contributions and the inclusion of unreasonable expenses. The decision requires the landlord to recalculate the contributions based on the correct contractual rate and exclude unreasonable expenses.