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 4167164
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £102.41 per week, including service charges, under the Rent Act 1977.
First-tier Tribunal Approves Landlord's Costs for Lease Extension
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed and approved the landlord's costs for a lease extension claim. The tenant did not complete the purchase of the property as required, leading to the claim being withdrawn.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges Due to Non-Compliance
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay disputed service charges and administration charges because they did not follow the court's directions. This decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
Tribunal sets £32,680 premium for lease extension in London
Tenant's Request for Reduced Rent Rejected by First-tier Tribunal
The tenant asked the First-tier Tribunal to lower their rent because the property was uninhabitable due to flooding. However, the tribunal decided to keep the rent the same, stating that the current rent was reasonable for the property's location and condition.
Tribunal Sets £760/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Stanmore
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property. They set the rent at £760 per month, excluding some costs but including service fees. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and related orders.
Tribunal Sets Rent for Shared Flat at £715 Per Month
Tribunal Grants £3714 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip formal consultation for urgent roof repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary and urgent, and no objections were raised.
Tribunal Grants £19,080 Lift Works Dispensation Without Formal Consultation in London
Tenant Costs Not Added to Service Charge or Passed to Tenants
Tribunal Rejects Rule Allowing Dogs on Mobile Home Site
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) rejected a rule that would have allowed a person ownership on a mobile home a person. They found the rule unreasonable because a person did not adequately consult a person and address their concerns.
Tenant Not Required to Pay Unspecified Legal Costs
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Entry Phone Works
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for replacing an entry phone system in a residential building. The Tribunal ruled that it was reasonable to dispense with the requirements because of the urgent need to complete the works without delay.
Market Rent Determination for Property Under Housing Act 1988
Landlord's Cost Claim Rejected in Enfranchisement Case
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Works and Repairs
Lease Variation and Service Charge Determinations
The tribunal varied leases and determined the reasonableness of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. This decision was made by Judge Professor Robert Abbey and a person MRICS on 22 November 2021.
Tenant Must Permit Landlord Access for Inspection
Tenant Ordered to Clean and Repair Mobile Home
Tribunal Sets £909.50/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in East Surrey
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set a fair rent of £909.50 per month for a property, considering the property's condition and items provided by the tenant. The rent was capped according to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.