Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Determines Service Charges Reasonableness and Limits Landlord Costs
The Tribunal decided on the fairness and affordability of service charges for a person works and restricted the landlord's costs in proceedings, addressing the tenant's application under relevant legislation.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonable Interim Service Charge Demand
Service Charge Dispute Determined by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal Sets £49,601 Premium for Lease Extension in London
Tribunal Sets £91,652 Lower Premium for Tenancy Enfranchisement in SW19
Tribunal dismisses challenge to £10,146 service charges for assured tenancy in Leeds
Tenant Wins Challenge Against Disputed Service Charges
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168560
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Fair Rent of £190.00 Per Week
Tribunal Sets £15,163/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £648/month rent for assured tenancy in East London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property in East London. They considered the property's condition, market rent, and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The final fair rent was set at £648.50 per month.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Health and Safety Building Works
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to start safety-critical building works without going through the usual consultation process with tenants. The works aim to remove dangerous materials and install fire barriers to improve safety at a person in London.
Landlord Allowed to Bypass Consultation Requirements for Urgent Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord could skip the usual consultation process with tenants for urgent roof repairs. The decision was based on the urgency of the work and the fact that the tenants had been informed.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Management Order for Property with Maintenance Issues
Tribunal sets £1,050/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Rejects Tenancy Management Request for London Property
Service Charge for Insurance Found Reasonable by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay a service charge of £316.92 for insurance. The Tribunal reviewed the insurance policy and found it reasonable, rejecting the tenant's arguments that the charge was excessive.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Legal Costs Incurred in Third Party Disputes
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for legal costs incurred by the landlord in disputes with a person. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 sections 18, 19, 20C, and 27A.
Tribunal Rejects £8,400 Rent Repayment Order Claim in London
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's a person for a rent repayment order, ruling that the tenant failed to provide sufficient evidence of harassment or an offense related to HMO licensing by the landlord.