Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets £400 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £400, excluding water rates and council tax.
Tribunal Sets £242.33 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £242.33, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax.
Tribunal Sets £1050/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Pimlico
Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Tenant Based on RPI
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set a maximum fair rent for a tenant. The rent was calculated using the Retail Price Index and the previous registered rent, resulting in a cap of £148.50 per week.
Tribunal sets £186.44 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Cap Under Rent Act 1977
Tribunal Allows £1,350 Flat Roof Repair Without Consultation for Urgent Needs
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Fire Alarm Installation
First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Unpayable Due to Timing Issues
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges for building insurance were not payable if demanded more than 18 months after their incurrence, and that the current division of insurance costs among tenants was reasonable. This decision was made by Judge Prof R Percival on June 17, 2021.
Tribunal Upholds £220 Quarterly Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in Freshwater
First-tier Tribunal Grants Lease Variation for Service Charge Recovery
Tribunal Sets £162.50/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used a formula based on the Retail Price Index to calculate the rent, ensuring it's fair and follows the Rent Act 1977.
Tribunal sets £157.00/week rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £904.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new fair rent for a property, setting it at £904.50 per month. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and took into account the Retail Price Index.
Tribunal Sets £854/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used the Retail Price Index and additional percentages as per the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to determine the rent.
Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Claim for Rent Repayment Order in London Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Upholds £25,000 Financial Penalty for Housing Offences
Tribunal Sets £31,000 Premium for Lease Extension in Ealing
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount to be paid for extending a lease on a property. The Tribunal determined that the premium should be £31,000 based on the valuation of the property.