Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants £60,220 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Cold Water Pump Repairs
Tribunal Grants £5,278 Dispensation for Urgent Repairs in Central London
Tribunal sets £290 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £1320/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 £1320, which took effect from January 2022.
Tribunal dismisses challenge to £370k service charge budget for London flats
The First-tier Tribunal decided that interim service charges demanded by the landlord were payable and reasonable, except for a small sum considered improper. The ruling was based on the landlord's reasonable expectation of expenditure for the relevant services in the financial year.
Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Wymondham
First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable and Extinguishes Litigation Costs Administration Charge
Tribunal reduces financial penalty to £5,450.00 for assured tenancy in North Northamptonshire
Tribunal sets £13,217/year fair rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Unauthorised Service Charge Claims
Tribunal Grants Urgent Lift Repairs Dispensation Without Hearing
The Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs in a residential building. The repairs were deemed necessary to ensure access for residents and emergency services.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Order for Lease Variation
The Tribunal granted an order under Section 37 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 for the variation of leases, ensuring proper property management. This decision was made by Judge Professor David Clarke on March 17, 2022.
Tribunal sets £375/month rent for assured tenancy in Charlton
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property with Agricultural Tie
Tribunal Sets £375 Fair Rent for Semi-Detached House with Agricultural Tie in Rural Area
Tribunal Sets £575 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a market rent of £575 per calendar month for a property, taking into account its condition and local comparables.