Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £152.50/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £107/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in St. Margaret's Flats
Costs Determination for RTM Claim - First-tier Tribunal Judgment
First-tier Tribunal Grants £2650 Roof Repairs Dispensation in Thornton Heath
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs. The leaseholder objected but showed no actual harm, so the dispensation was granted unconditionally.
Tribunal Grants £16,525.98 Heating Repair Dispensation for London Flats
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent repairs to the heating system in a residential building. The decision was made because the repairs were deemed necessary to prevent health and safety issues for the tenants.
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £178 per week
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £178 per week for a property, using a specific calculation method under the Rent Act 1977.
Unlicensed HMO results in rent repayment order
Tribunal Sets £666 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Solihull
The First-tier Tribunal (a person Chamber) determined a fair rent for a a person, taking into account the a person's condition, improvements made by the tenant, and scarcity, while also applying a cap based on the Retail a person Index.
Tribunal Sets £643.50 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Solihull
Tribunal Rejects Order Limiting Landlord Costs in Service Charge Dispute for Leaseholders in Solihull
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Fair Service Charge Allocation for Leaseholders
Right to Manage Granted for Four-Flat Property
The First-tier Tribunal granted the right to manage over a property consisting of four flats, rejecting arguments that the premises comprised multiple buildings. This decision was based on the interpretation of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation Under s.20ZA
The tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs. The decision was based on the necessity and urgency of the repairs to prevent severe damage to the property.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Disputes and Section 20 Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on a dispute between a management company and a person regarding service charges for roof repairs. The tribunal determined that the charges are payable if the consultation process complies with the lease terms.
Tribunal sets £6899.50/year rent for assured tenancy in Sheffield
The First-tier Tribunal set a fair a person for a property after considering various factors such as improvements made by the tenant, disrepair, and scarcity of similar properties. The decision was made by Judges a person, a person, and a person on May 18, 2022.
Tribunal Sets £1550 Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £232.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property, considering factors like market conditions and the property's state of repair. The decision was made on 18 May 2022 by a person.