Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £625 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ampthill
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a market rent of £625 per month for a property in Ampthill, taking into account the property's condition and similar rental prices in the area.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4166855
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair a person for a property, setting it at £116 per week after considering the property's condition and market conditions.
Tribunal sets £1080/month rent for assured tenancy in Maida Vale
Tribunal Grants £3884 Dispensation for Urgent Works in London Flat
Tribunal Orders £1828.75 in Legal Fees for Right to Manage Claim in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that an a company must pay certain costs to a landlord or manager under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The decision was made by Judge Pittaway.
Tribunal Sets £2,060 Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in Plymouth
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that the service charges for a person were reasonable and allowed the landlord to recover costs through these charges. The ruling was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Proper Calculation of Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that each flat in the building must pay one tenth of the total service charge expenditure, based on the terms of their leases. The decision was made by Judge David Clarke on the papers submitted by the parties.
Ground Rent Not Payable Unless Demanded - First-tier Tribunal Decision
The First-tier Tribunal decided that ground rent is only payable if the landlord demands it. They also corrected some mistakes in their earlier decision.
First-tier Tribunal Allows Landlord to Skip Section 20 Consultation for Urgent Repairs
Landlord Ordered to Repay £11,086.69 for Unlicensed HMO Management in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must repay rent to tenants if they operate an unlicensed HMO. This decision was made in favour of the tenants, who argued that the landlord failed to license the a person as required by law.
Tribunal Grants £173,842 for Fire Safety Measures in Portsmouth Flats
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fire Safety Works at Cardinal Lofts
The tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for fire safety works at Cardinal Lofts in Ipswich. This decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, considering the reasonableness of the request.
Tribunal grants dispensation for fire safety works at 20-storey building in London
Service Charge Variation Granted in First-tier Tribunal Case
Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Elderly-Friendly Flat in Bristol
Tribunal Grants £13,000 - £20,000 Sewage Pump Repairs Dispensation for 28 Flats
Tribunal Grants £10,000 Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation in Manchester
Tribunal Sets £144/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Harborne
The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property located in Harborne. They considered a person's condition, improvements made by the tenant, and market comparables. The decision was made under the Rent Act 1977.