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 Determines Market Rent for Property
Tenant Wins Rent Adjustment Based on Property Condition
Landlord Fails to Consult Tenants on Service Charges, Limits Set at £250
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Flammable Timber Cladding Replacement
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Service Charges for Leaseholder
Tenant's Challenge to Service Charges Rejected by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Reasonableness
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on whether certain service charges were reasonable for tenants in a block of flats. The tribunal decided that some charges were not reasonable and therefore not payable by the tenants.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Premium Under Leasehold Reform Act
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount a tenant must pay to acquire the freehold of their property. The decision was made under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and the premium was set at £23,230.
Tribunal Grants External Decoration Dispensation with Expert Cost Cap
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Consultation Requirements
Landlord Allowed to Skip Consultation for Energy Contracts Until 2028
Tenant Wins Service Charge Dispute Against Landlord
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Drainage Repairs Due to Dry Rot
First-tier Tribunal Grants Remediation Order for Defective Building
The First-tier Tribunal granted a remediation order requiring the a person to fix defects in a residential building that pose a safety risk, ensuring the safety of the residents.
Tenant ordered to pay landlord's costs for lease extension application
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided that a person must pay the landlord's reasonable costs related to a lease extension application. However, certain costs like building insurance and annual management fees were excluded from the payment.