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Housing & Tenancy

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)·26 Nov 2021

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £2040 per Quarter

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

Tribunal Rejects £1,000 Rent Repayment Claim for Unlicensed HMO in London

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Nov 2021

Tribunal partially allows service charge claim for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) ruled on whether certain service charges were reasonable and payable under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The Tribunal found some charges unreasonable and ordered changes, including the elimination of future administration charges linked to legal fees.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·03 Nov 2021

Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent works due to water ingress into Flat 3

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Jan 2022

Application for Right to Manage Rejected Due to Non-Compliance with Statutory Requirements

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Dec 2021

First-tier Tribunal Determines Lease Renewal Premium and Terms

In a dispute over a lease renewal, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium and terms. They set the premium at £49,000 and rejected the landlord's proposed changes to the lease terms.

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

First-tier Tribunal Approves Service Charge Variations for 11 Flats

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Oct 2021

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Property Based on Housing Act 1988

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Oct 2021

Tribunal Sets £1021.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Northumberland

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £1021.50 per month. This decision ensures the rent complies with the Retail Price Index and relevant legislation.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 Oct 2021

Tenant Granted Right to Acquire Freehold Interest for £10,300

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant could acquire the freehold interest in their flat for £10,300, following the valuation report and the provisions of the 1993 Act.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 Oct 2021

Tribunal Sets £64,300 Enfranchisement Premium for Two Flats in Wembley

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Dec 2021

Financial Penalty for Non-Compliance with Improvement Notice

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Dec 2021

Financial Penalty Upheld for Non-Compliance with Improvement Notice

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty imposed on a landlord for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice. The landlord was ordered to pay a penalty of £10,000.

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

Tribunal Grants £6000 Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed Property in Nottingham

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

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Lease By Subletting

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Nov 2021

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Request for Costs

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·03 Nov 2021

Tribunal deems service charges reasonable for 2017-2021 in Plymouth

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Oct 2021

Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent boiler replacement and asbestos removal in LondonWC1E 7LR

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip certain consultation requirements for urgent boiler replacement and asbestos removal at a Victorian building in London. The decision was made because the works were deemed necessary to ensure proper heating and hot water supply.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Oct 2021

Tribunal sets £7,959.50/year fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. This decision was based on the Retail Price Index and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

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

Tribunal sets £170/week rent for assured tenancy in London

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