Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Rejects Dispensation for Roof Works Consultation
Tribunal Sets £41,455 Lease Extension Premium for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets Rent at £30 Weekly Due to Property Condition
The First-tier Tribunal decided to set the rent at £30 per week because the property was in very bad condition, with issues like dampness and mold. The landlord wanted to charge much more, but the Tribunal felt that the rent should reflect the actual state of the property.
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Dispensation for Sewer Connection Works
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord cannot bypass the consultation process required by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for works to connect to a new sewer system, as these works are not covered by the lease and therefore cannot be charged as service charges.
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent repairs costing up to £3,820 in mid-terrace house
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed due to water penetration in a property. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further damage.
Tribunal Sets £1100/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bicester
Tribunal Grants £226k Major Works Dispensation Without Consultation
Landlord ordered to return holding deposit under Tenant Fees Act 2019
In a recent case, a landlord was ordered to return a holding deposit to a tenant. The tribunal found that the deposit was a prohibited payment under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and must be returned within 14 days.
Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Request to Lower Assured Shorthold Rent in London
Tribunal sets £2.66/month pitch fee increase for mobile home in Rochester
Tribunal sets £1120/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1120, starting from February 2021, following the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal Grants £3,430 Dispensation for Urgent Basement Works in Victorian Building
Tenant Successfully Discharges Management Order
In this case, the Tribunal allowed the discharge of a management order, enabling the property management to return to the a company. The decision was based on the tenants' belief that a property manager was no longer necessary.
First-tier Tribunal Finds Minor Breaches in Tenancy Case
In a recent case heard by the First-tier Tribunal, the tribunal found that a person had breached certain lease covenants. The breaches included unauthorised structural alterations and denial of access to the property. The decision was based on the evidence presented and the applicable statutory requirements.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Denial of Right to Buy for Elderly-Friendly Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a property is particularly suitable for elderly persons, supporting the council's refusal to grant the right to buy. The decision was based on the property meeting specific criteria outlined in the Housing Act 1985.