Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £216.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £801/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction Over Three-Year Fixed Term Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal decided it couldn't hear a case about a landlord's request to raise rent because the tenancy agreement was for a fixed term of three years. This means the case was dismissed based on the type of tenancy agreement.
Tribunal sets £528/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Orders £11,231 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in South London
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Tree Felling Works
Tribunal Sets £187/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hackney
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, considering its condition and local market conditions, capped according to statutory regulations. The Tribunal took into account that the property was in poor condition compared to similar properties, resulting in a lower fair rent.
Tenant Wins Challenge Against Defective Rent Increase Notice
A tenant challenged a notice of rent increase that did not meet the required notice period under the Housing Act 1988. The First-tier Tribunal agreed, ruling the notice invalid and keeping the previous rent in place.
Tribunal sets £1383/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They used the latest Retail Price Index figures to calculate the rent, following the formula set by the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Claimant ordered to pay £20,092 in costs for unreasonable conduct
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the claimant must pay £20,092 in costs to the respondents because the claimant's actions were deemed unreasonable and amounted to relitigating settled matters.
Tribunal Allows Urgent Sewage Pump Repairs Without Leaseholder Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to replace sewage pumps without consulting a person because the repairs were urgent and necessary to prevent waste from backing up into a person. The decision ensures that the repairs can proceed quickly without imposing additional costs on a person.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Full Service Charges by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Costs for Lease Extensions
Application for Qualifying Residents' Association Struck Out Due to Insufficient Evidence
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an application for recognition as a qualifying residents' association because the applicant did not provide enough proof of membership.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Lease Variation for Service Charges
Fire Safety Works Dispensation Granted Without Full Consultation
Financial Penalty for Unlicensed Property in Selective Licensing Area
Tribunal Rejects Claims of Lease Breaches and Unpayable Service Charges
In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal dismissed the landlord's claims against tenants for breaches of lease covenants and unpayable service charges. The Tribunal ruled that the tenants' actions were necessary and minor, and that the service charges did not comply with the lease terms.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges and Contractual Interest
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay service charges and contractual interest to the landlord according to the terms of the lease agreement.
Tribunal Grants Emergency Dispensation for Urgent Works in London Flat Conversion
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements with tenants because the work was urgent and no objections were raised by the tenants.