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Housing & Tenancy

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)·03 Jun 2021

Tribunal Allows Service Charge Adjustments for £776.74 for Wandsworth Maisonette

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Oct 2021

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Interest Price at £1,300

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price for the freehold interest in a property. Both parties submitted valuation reports, and the Tribunal used these along with the lease terms to determine the price at £1,300.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Sept 2021

Landlord Ordered to Pay Rent Repayment After Unlicensed HMO Operation Found Unlawful

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

Claimant Granted Right to Manage Property Without Claim Notice

The Tribunal granted the claimant's request to manage the property without having to serve a formal notice to the landlord. The claimant tried to notify the landlord but couldn't find their correct address. The judge ruled that the claimant could proceed with managing the property.

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

Tribunal dismisses rent repayment claim for unlicensed HMO in Birkenhead

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the claimant's request for a rent repayment order because the property was not operated as an HMO and thus did not require a license. The decision was based on the lack of an HMO license and the absence of jurisdiction.

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

Tribunal Sets £3,550 Freehold Price for Residential Property in Birmingham

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 Jun 2021

Tribunal sets £1,427 premium for lease extension in Cheltenham

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount a tenant must pay to extend their lease. The case involved finding the identity of the freeholder and calculating the appropriate premium using a formula from the Leasehold Reform Act 1993.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 May 2021

Tenant's Appeal for Market Rent Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

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

Tribunal Rejects £1953.97 in Unreasonable Service Charges for Flat in Hampshire

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·03 Sept 2021

Lease Extension Premium Set at £28,100 by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for lease extension at £28,100 based on expert valuations and legal standards under the Housing Act 1993. The decision was made after reviewing comparable evidence and applying relevant legal standards.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·03 Sept 2021

Tenant Granted Lease Extension at £28,100 Premium - First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant is entitled to a lease extension at a premium of £28,100, according to the Housing Act 1993. The decision was based on expert valuations and agreed lease terms.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Aug 2021

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Service Charge Withholding Claim

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jun 2021

Tribunal Sets £611.50 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jun 2021

First-tier Tribunal sets maximum fair rent of £107.50 per week

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

Tribunal sets £169/week rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property, considering the market rent and scarcity of similar properties in the area. The decision was made on 6 May 2021 by a person LLM FRICS a person.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 May 2021

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £120 Per Week

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £120 per week for a tenant's property, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax but including fuel charges, according to the Rent Act 1977.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 May 2021

Tribunal sets £1280/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 May 2021

Tribunal Adjusts £2,902 Service Charge for Flat in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a tenant's responsibility for paying service charges. They ruled that the tenant must pay for actual expenses up to the estimated amount, provided the expenses were incurred within 18 months of the demand. The tribunal also reviewed the fairness of specific charges and the proportion of the service charge.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 May 2021

Tribunal sets £655/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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

Tribunal sets service charges for assured tenancy in Hertford

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