Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
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.
Tenant's Liability for Insurance Costs Capped at 20%
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent repairs in listed property
Tribunal Grants £2,342 Sewerage Sump Pump Repairs Dispensation in London
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs Due to Water Ingress in Flat 4
Tribunal Grants £17,400 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs on Listed Building in London
Tribunal Sets £3622.50 Service Charges for Major Works in Poole
Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Defects
The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a flat in St Albans, reducing it from £1400 proposed by the landlord to £1100 due to issues with heating and laundry facilities. The decision reflects the fair market rate considering the property's condition.
Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Deteriorated Property
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Service Charge Budget for Reasonable Expenditure
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the budgeted service charges for various expenses in a residential property, adjusting sums based on evidence of actual costs and comparables. The decision was made by Judge A. Arul on 15 December 2025.
Rent Reduced Due to Property Issues
The Tribunal reduced the proposed rent due to property issues affecting the tenant's living conditions, adjusting the rent to £875 per month.
Right to Manage Application Dismissed Due to Non-Residential Parts Exceeding 25%
The claimant tried to gain the a person over a property but was unsuccessful. The property was excluded from the a person because the non-residential parts, including commercial premises and parking areas, exceeded 25% of the total internal floor area. This decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
Leaseholder wins challenge over unreasonable service charges
Tenant's Rent Repayment Order Application Refused by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal Sets £266.31 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair a person for a property using the a person Act 1977 and the Maximum Fair a person Order 1999. The a person was set at £266.31 per week, effective from 15 December 2025.
Tenant Not Liable for Service Charges Due to Lack of Certification
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges were not payable because the necessary certification was not properly sent to the tenant. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing that a certificate had been sent as required under the lease.
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Rent Repayment Order Due to Lack of Evidence
The First-tier Tribunal refused to grant a Rent Repayment Order to the tenant because there wasn't enough evidence to prove that the landlord operated a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without a license.