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Housing & Tenancy

Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Jul 2022

Tribunal Appoints New Manager for Property Mismanagement

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Mar 2022

Tribunal Rules £4,564.80 in Service Charges Non-Payable for Tenant in London

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Jun 2025

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Service Charges and Administration Charges

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Nov 2022

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Tenant's Rent Increase Appeal

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Jul 2022

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Appointment of Manager for Tenant

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Jul 2022

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Payable for Fire Safety Works

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Jul 2022

Tribunal Grants £11m Funding Dispensation for Fire Safety Works in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Apr 2022

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £700 for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided to set the rent at £700 per month for an assured tenancy after considering the property's condition and comparing it to similar properties in the area.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Apr 2022

First-tier Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay Service Charges and Administration Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay specified service charges and administration charges as per the lease agreement and relevant statutes. The decision was made after considering the terms of the lease and compliance with statutory controls over service charge demands.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Apr 2022

Tribunal allows £7,297.71 service charge claim for flat in Buxton

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Mar 2022

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Maintenance Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent maintenance works. The works were deemed necessary to address safety concerns in a Victorian house converted into four flats.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Mar 2022

First-tier Tribunal Modifies HMO Licence Conditions

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Mar 2022

Tribunal Grants £10,000+ Dispensation for Urgent Sewerage Works in Kensington

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Mar 2022

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Recoverability of Service Charges

RefusedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Jul 2022

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenants' Appeal Request

The First-tier Tribunal denied the tenants' request to review or appeal a previous decision about service charges. They found that all arguments had already been considered and no new legal points were raised.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 May 2022

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Flue System Works Dispensation for Tenants in Manchester

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Mar 2022

Partial Rent Repayment Order Granted Due to Lack of HMO License

The First-tier Tribunal granted a partial rent repayment order to tenants because the landlord failed to get the necessary HMO license for the rental property. This decision was made according to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and the Housing Act 2004.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Mar 2022

Tribunal sets £210.50/week rent for assured tenancy in Poole

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Mar 2022

Tenant Successfully Challenges Rent Increase Due to Property Condition

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Mar 2022

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £950

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £950 per month for a property in south Wiltshire. They considered the property's condition, improvements, and market value to determine the fair rent.

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