Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets Rent for Haringey Property at £840 PCM
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for a property in Haringey. They set the rent at £840 per calendar month, taking into account the condition of the property and the terms of the tenancy agreement.
Tribunal Grants £17,676 Fire Alarm Installation Dispensation in Wickford
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for installing a temporary fire alarm system due to its urgency, but denied dispensation for addressing missing cavity barriers around windows.
Tribunal sets £1,120/month rent for assured tenancy in Southend-on-Sea
Tribunal Grants £7,850 Walkway Replacement Dispensation Without Hearing
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs due to health and safety concerns, under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Claimant denied return of holding deposit under Tenant Fees Act 2019
Tenant Granted New Lease with Premium Determination
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount a tenant must pay for a new lease based on the valuation evidence provided by the tenant's expert. This decision was made under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993.
Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation for Safety in Newcastle
Tribunal Reduces Penalties for HMO Management and Electrical Safety Violations
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order Against Residential Premises
First-tier Tribunal: Short-term lets breach lease covenants
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that using a property for short-term lets breaches a a person requiring private residential use by one family only. This decision was made under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
Tribunal Sets Premium for Freehold Interest Under Leasehold Reform Act
The First-tier Tribunal set a premium of £3,432 for the freehold interest of a property and an additional £1,000 for the appurtenant land. This decision was made under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993, without an oral hearing due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Tribunal Grants Permission for Urgent Security Improvements
Tribunal Grants £2,431.90 Fire Safety Works Dispensation for Prestige Block Flats
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a management company to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent fire safety works at a prestigious building. The works were deemed necessary and too urgent to wait for consultations.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Lease Premium Based on Valuation
First-tier Tribunal Denies Rent Repayment Order for Tenants
Financial Penalties Upheld for Unlicensed Flats in First-tier Tribunal Decision
First-tier Tribunal rules on service charges and costs
Tribunal Extends Property Manager's Term Amidst Lease Violations
Tribunal Sets £635 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Crawley
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, considering its condition and location. They determined the rent to be £635.00 per calendar month, reflecting the property's state and location.