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 Sets New Fair Rent Based on RPI
Tribunal Sets £173 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant's property. They used a formula based on the Retail Price Index to calculate the rent, which was capped at £173.00 per week, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax.
Tenant Successfully Recovers Service Charges and Administration Fees
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Drainage Works
Tenant Loses Defence in Tenancy Dispute Over Procedural Failures
Tribunal Grants Fire Safety Measures Dispensation for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £137/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £101.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property using the Retail Price Index and relevant orders under the Rent Act 1977. This ensures the rent is fair and follows legal guidelines.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Cladding Replacement
Tribunal Sets £152.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Temporary Heat Alarm System
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Allocation
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on how to allocate service charges between block and estate expenses for a tenant. They considered the definitions in the lease agreement and ruled on specific charges based on the nature of the work performed.
Tribunal sets £217/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £217 per week. This decision uses a specific formula based on the Retail Price Index to ensure tenants pay a fair price.
Tribunal Sets £780/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Sittingbourne
Tribunal Sets £1,040/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bournemouth
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent for a property from £1,399 to £1,040 per month based on the property's condition. The Tribunal took into account factors such as the state of the kitchen and bathrooms, and the presence of mold.
Tribunal Sets £650/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Dartford
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for £250K Boiler Replacement in Conservation Area
Tribunal sets £7095 per quarter rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent was set according to the Housing Act 1988, considering the specific details of the tenancy agreement.