
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.