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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)·19 Jul 2021

Tribunal sets £464/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Tenancy

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

Landlord Allowed to Carry Out Urgent Repairs Without Tenant Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to make urgent repairs to fix falling masonry without consulting the tenants, as the repairs were necessary to ensure safety.

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

Tribunal Grants £10,000 in Urgent Boiler Repairs for Tenants in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·07 Jul 2021

First-tier Tribunal Rejects SPO for HMO Due to Adequate Rooms

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed an HMO and found that the rooms were adequate despite minor discrepancies. The decision was based on the a person Act 2004 s.45(2).

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

Tribunal sets £346.50 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a tenancy, setting the weekly rent at £346.50, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·29 Jun 2021

Tribunal Sets £212.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·29 Jul 2021

Local Authority Secures Annual Site License Fee Order

A local authority successfully obtained an order from the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) requiring the respondent to pay an annual site license fee of £280 after failing to comply with previous directions.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Feb 2022

Emergency Measures Approved: Waking Watch and Fire Alarm System

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Oct 2021

First-tier Tribunal Limits Park Owner's Inspection Rights

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a park owner cannot force entry into a mobile home for inspection without the owner's explicit permission. This ruling protects the owner's right to quiet enjoyment of their property.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Oct 2021

First-tier Tribunal Protects Tenants' Rights Against Unauthorised Mobile Home Inspections

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that park owners cannot inspect mobile homes without the owner's consent. This protects tenants' rights and ensures that inspections respect the owner's privacy.

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

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168103

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 Aug 2021

Tribunal Allows Urgent Repairs Without Consultation in London Property

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·29 Jul 2021

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Cladding Repairs in Five-Story Block

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip the usual consultation process with tenants for urgent safety works, as all tenants agreed with the necessity of these works.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 Aug 2021

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Consulting Lessees About Major Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted a a company dispensation from consulting a person about major works under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The decision was made on the grounds that the works were urgent and that the a person had not suffered any prejudice by the failure to follow the full consultation process.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·29 Jun 2021

Tribunal sets £1220/month rent for assured tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·29 Jun 2021

Tribunal sets £1850/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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

Tenant Granted New Leasehold Interest Based on Valuation Report

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

Tenant Successfully Obtains Extended Lease Through First-tier Tribunal

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Jan 2022

Tribunal rules on costs and administrative issues in right-to-manage case

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on costs and administrative issues in a right-to-manage application, allowing the landlord certain costs while rejecting others. The decision was made in a remote hearing due to the pandemic.

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