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Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Nov 2021

Tribunal sets £207/week rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant's property. They used the Retail Price Index and the Rent Acts Order 1999 to calculate the rent.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Nov 2021

Tenant Wins Challenge Against Invalid Notice of Rent Increase

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Nov 2021

Tribunal sets £950/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Nov 2021

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Major Works Dispensation for Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to carry out urgent repairs without consulting the tenants first. The decision was based on the severity of water damage and the need for immediate action.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Nov 2021

Financial Penalty for Unlicensed HMO Reduced to £3,500

RefusedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Nov 2021

Tenants' Request for Property Manager Rejected by Tribunal

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2021

Tribunal Sets £1012.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2021

Tribunal sets £202/week rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the condition of the property and local scarcity, according to the Rent Act 1977.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2021

Tribunal Sets £659/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used the Retail Price Index and relevant legislation to determine the rent.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Dec 2021

Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for fire safety works, finding that the works were necessary to improve safety and would not harm the tenants financially.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·16 Dec 2021

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4167291

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £582 per month, effective from August 26, 2021. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Dec 2021

First-tier Tribunal Varies HMO Licence Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the conditions of an HMO licence, changing the minimum kitchen size requirement and specifying new amenities for tenants. The decision reflects national standards and local guidelines.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Nov 2021

Tribunal Grants £91,237 in Urgent Boiler Repairs Dispensation for London Flats

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Nov 2021

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Repair Obligations Under Lease

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Nov 2021

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Interest Purchase Price

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2021

Tribunal Grants £15,857.13 Water Pump Repairs Without Consultation Requirements

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Jan 2022

Tribunal Sets £850/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jan 2022

Tribunal Sets £672.50/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Cambridge

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jan 2022

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Ipswich Property

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·09 Dec 2021

Elderly Tenants Lose Right to Buy Property Suitability Case

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that a property was particularly suitable for a person occupation, thereby upholding the decision to deny the applicants their right to buy the property under the Housing Act 1985.

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