Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Landlord Fails to Obtain Selective Licence, Faces Financial Penalty
Landlord Allowed to Skip Consultation for Urgent Roof Repairs
Claimant Successfully Acquires Right to Manage Property
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works
Dispensation Granted for Urgent Works Without Consultation
Tenant Not Liable for Conceded Service Charges - First-tier Tribunal Decision
Tribunal rules on service charges and orders reimbursement
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Repairs Without Consulting Tenants
Landlord Allowed to Skip Consultation for Urgent Repairs Due to Water Ingress
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Major Works
Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Tenant Under Rent Act 1977
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £502.00 per month starting from December 16, 2025. This decision follows the calculation method specified in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Fair Rent Determination for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977
Fair Rent Determination Under Rent Act 1977
Fair Rent Determination Under Rent Act 1977
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Proposed Lease Amendments
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for property under Rent Act 1977
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a rented property. They used a specific formula to calculate the rent, which came to £204.50 per week.
Tenant Ordered to Pay £4,239.90 in Statutory Costs
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Costs for Tenant Claims
Tenant Wins £25,000 Premium Dispute Over Structural Works
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord could not demand a £25,000 premium for granting permission to carry out necessary structural works under the lease. The Tribunal found that the works were subject to clause 2(7) of the lease, which requires a licence but prohibits unreasonable conditions. The decision was based on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.