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 (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4167104
Legal Costs in Dispensation Applications Are Relevant for Service Charges
Legal Costs in Dispensation Proceedings Are Relevant for Service Charges
Tribunal Grants £8,500 Dispensation for Urgent Roofing Works in London Flats
Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Request to Bypass Consultation for Disability Improvements in London
Tribunal Grants £250+ Dispensation for Urgent Repairs in London Flats
Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Urgent Drain Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent drain repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further flooding in the basement flats and to maintain the safety of the building.
Market Rent Determination: Tenant Challenges Landlord's Increase Notice
Tribunal Sets £555/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Eastbourne
Tribunal Sets £1200 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
Tribunal Grants £10,800 Exemption for Fire Safety Works in Central London
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Structural Repairs in Tenancy Case
Tribunal rules £126,750 in service charges reasonable for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Grants £5,000 Worth of Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation in Manchester
Tribunal sets £795/month rent for assured tenancy in Oldham
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £795 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4167058
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They considered factors like the Retail Price Index and relevant regulations to determine the fair rent.
Tenant's Application for Market Rent Determination Rejected Due to Missing Notice
Tribunal sets £1700/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £975/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
Tribunal allows £780 service charges for flat in Sowerby Bridge
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges and administration charges were reasonable and payable, supporting the landlord's claims for the years in dispute.