Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £800/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Somerset
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Application for Service Charge Payment
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lighting Upgrades
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements to upgrade lighting and install emergency lighting in common areas and under-croft parking. However, the landlord must bear the costs of preparation, including legal fees, and cannot pass these costs onto the tenants through service charges.
Landlord fined for prohibited payment breach under Tenant Fees Act 2019
Proceedings Stopped Temporarily Until Further Application
Freehold Acquisition Valuation Determined by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal Allows £8,950 Roof Repairs Without Consultation in Hampton
The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs, as a person were informed and no objections were raised.
Landlord Granted Dispensation From Consulting About Major Works
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Oxfordshire Property
First-tier Tribunal Sets Terms for Collective Enfranchisement Transfer Deed
Tribunal grants £18,660 in rent repayment for unlicensed HMO in Southwark
The First-tier Tribunal granted rent repayment orders to tenants because the landlord failed to get a license for an HMO. The landlord admitted the mistake but did not have a valid excuse.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Water Ingress Works
Tribunal Grants £4106.98 for Urgent Wall Tie and Cracking Repairs
First-tier Tribunal Grants Exemption for Urgent Lift Repairs
Tribunal Partially Allows Service Charge Challenge for Grade II Listed House in Wimbledon
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of various service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tribunal found that certain charges were unreasonable and ordered a refund of fees.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £100 Per Week Considering Property Condition
Tribunal Sets £21,125 Premium for Lease Extension in London Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for a new lease by considering the valuation of the property and the relativity rates. The tribunal relied on comparable properties and market trends to make its decision.