Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Tenancy Agreement Under Rent Act 1977
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £1985.50 per month. This decision ensures that the rent complies with the Rent Act 1977 and related regulations.
Tribunal Upholds Service Charges for Slough Property
First-tier Tribunal Allows Service Charge for CCTV
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Fair Rent for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977
Tribunal sets £435/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. This means the tenant will pay a fair amount as calculated under the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £2,950 Per Month
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair market rent for a property. After considering comparable properties in the area, the tribunal set the rent at £2,950 per month.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Gorham House
The Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent repairs to a leaking roof in a block of flats. The decision was made because the repairs were urgent and could lead to higher costs if delayed.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Appeal Against Improvement Notice Variation
The First-tier Tribunal (a person) granted an appeal against the variation of an Improvement Notice, reversing the local housing authority's decision. The tribunal considered the appropriateness of the Improvement Notice and the impact of remedial actions on the property's usability.
Tenant Wins Right to Gas Supply Works Consent
First-tier Tribunal Grants Exemption for Fire Safety Works Consultation
Tenant Found in Breach for Unauthorised Alterations to Flat Layout
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant had breached the lease by a person unauthorised alterations to the flat's internal layout without the landlord's written consent. The tenant admitted to the breach and was ordered to reimburse the landlord's a person fee.
Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Tenants Under Rent Act 1977
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Fair Rent of £212 Per Week
Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice Despite Remedial Work Completion
In a tenancy dispute, the Tribunal confirmed an improvement notice even though the required remedial works had been completed. The Tribunal ruled that since the works were done after the appeal was filed, the notice remained valid.
Tribunal sets £229/week rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £178.50/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. This decision includes a detailed calculation method based on the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.