Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Allows Landlord to Skip Utility Contract Consultation Due to Market Volatility
The tribunal allowed a landlord to skip the consultation process for new utility contracts because of high market volatility and potential cost increases. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Service Charges Regulations 2003.
Landlord Allowed to Skip Consultation for Urgent Fire Safety Work
Tribunal Sets £672/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Lewisham
Tribunal Sets £725/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Lewisham
Rent Determination for Assured Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Judgment
Tribunal sets £645/month rent for assured tenancy in Lewisham
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lift Repairs in Six-Storey Building
Tribunal reduces service charges for listed building tenant in Newcastle
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fairness of service charges and administration charges for a listed property. They found some charges to be unreasonable and adjusted them accordingly.
Tribunal reduces HMO licensing fine to £1,500 in Camden
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalty for an unlicensed HMO from £2,500 to £1,500, recognising that the appellant had no reasonable excuse for not obtaining the necessary license and complying with regulations.
Tribunal sets £7359.50 fair rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £218.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Extends Management Order for Whitecroft Works
The First-tier Tribunal extended the management order for a person until March 2025, approving management fees for fire safety works and additional costs.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Validity of Service Charge Notice
Tenant Wins Service Charge Dispute Over Budgeted vs Actual Expenses
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is entitled to have service charges calculated based on actual expenses incurred, not budgeted amounts. This means that landlords cannot overcharge tenants by including items in the budget that they never intend to bill.
Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalty for Tenancy Violation
Tenant Not Liable for Service Charges Due to Third-Party Payment
First-tier Tribunal Adopts Points Based Method for Garden Rate Apportionment
Tribunal Extends Management Order Until 2023 to Facilitate Necessary Works and Lease Variations
The Tribunal extended the management order until 31 December 2023 to allow the manager to proceed with necessary works and lease variations. This decision ensures that the costs are fully recovered and a managing agent can be appointed.