Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Asbestos Removal Dispensation Without Consultation
Tribunal Grants £5,185 Repair Costs Without Consultation for London Building
Tribunal Grants £5371 Emergency Repair Dispensation for Residential Building in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs to a property. The repairs were deemed necessary to ensure the safety of the building's residents. The decision highlights the importance of safety in residential properties.
Tribunal reduces service charges to £337.52 for buildings insurance in London
Tribunal sets £141/week max fair rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £233 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £169.00 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Request for Dispensation from Fire Safety Consultation Requirements
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168001
Market Rent Determined for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Tribunal Sets £13,100 Lease Extension Premium for One-bedroom Flat in Southampton
Claimant denied costs for unreasonable conduct in First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges and Administration Charges as Reasonable
Tribunal grants £10,500 rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO in London
Tribunal grants £11,012 rent repayment order for unlicensed property in London
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fire Alarm Works in Brighton Building
First-tier Tribunal dismisses lease variation application under s35
Tribunal Grants £6,763.68 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to carry out urgent roof repairs without consulting the leaseholders, finding the work necessary to prevent further damage.
Tribunal Permits Urgent Replacement of Automatic Opening Vents
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent replacement of safety features in communal windows. The decision was made remotely due to the pandemic.