Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
First-tier Tribunal rules on council's reasonable expenditure under Housing Act
First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Interest Sum
Tribunal strikes out ground rent claims, bars respondents for non-compliance
In this case, a tenant successfully challenged certain administration charges imposed by the landlord. The First-tier Tribunal found that some of the charges were unreasonable and ordered the landlord to repay the tenant the amount paid for these charges.
Ground Rent Claims Struck Out by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Allows Landlord to Skip Consultation for Urgent Fire Safety Works
Tribunal Sets £172/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bristol
Tenant Granted Lease Extension Under the Leasehold Reform Act
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is entitled to a lease extension under the Leasehold Reform Act. The tribunal calculated the premium to be £21,658, taking into account the decrease in the landlord's interest and the marriage value.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy at £650 pcm
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £600 PCM
Tribunal sets £475/month rent for assured tenancy in Lowestoft
Tribunal sets £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in Reading
Tribunal Grants £1,638 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a a person company to skip the consultation process for urgent roof repairs, citing the necessity and urgency of the repairs to prevent further damage and health risks.
Tenant Wins Repayment of Prohibited Agency Fee Under Tenant Fees Act 2019
Tribunal Orders £3,990.79 Refund for Unreasonable Service Charges in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges for three flats. The Tribunal found that some charges were unreasonable and ordered refunds to the tenants.