Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Rejects Invalid £600 Weekly Rent Increase Notice in London
A tenant challenged a landlord's notice of rent increase, claiming it was invalid. However, the First-tier Tribunal found they lacked the authority to hear the case due to errors in the notice itself.
Tenant Found Not in Breach Due to Prior Waiver of Covenants
In a recent First-tier Tribunal case, a tenant was found not in breach of certain lease covenants because the landlord had previously given consent for changes to be made. The decision was made based on evidence presented during a remote video hearing.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Tenancy Property
Tribunal Sets £140/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Catford
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £850 Per Month Under Rent Act 1977
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £850 per month for a rented property, taking into account the Retail Price Index and the previous registered rent under the Rent Act 1977.
Tribunal Grants £10,000 Project Dispensation in Bexhill Tenancy Case
First-tier Tribunal varies management order for problematic building
First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge Reasonable and Payable
First-tier Tribunal Approves Rent Increase for Assured Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal approved a rent increase to £950.00 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, considering factors like market conditions and the property's condition.
Tribunal Sets £975/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Sittingbourne
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the current market conditions and the property's condition, setting the rent at £975.00 per calendar month.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Hot Water System Works in London Flat Block
Tribunal Sets £51,530 Premium for New Lease in London Flat
Tenant Wins Excess Deposit Refund Under Tenant Fees Act 2019
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is entitled to have a tenancy deposit in excess of five weeks' rent refunded under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The decision was based on the provisions of the Act.
Tenant Successfully Recovers Prohibited Payment Under Tenant Fees Act 2019
A tenant successfully recovered a prohibited payment from a landlord under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The case was heard by Judge Robert Latham at the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
Tribunal Reduces Service Charges for Flat in Camden
Notice of Claim Found Invalid for Omitting Rateable Value
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant's notice of claim was invalid because it lacked essential details, particularly the rateable value of the property. This decision highlights the importance of providing accurate and complete information in legal notices.
First-tier Tribunal Ruling on Service Charge Disputes and Consultation Requirements
Tribunal sets £154.50 weekly fair 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 specific formula from the Rent Act 1977 to calculate the rent, setting it at £154.50 per week.
Tribunal Sets £877/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used a specific formula involving the Retail Price Index to calculate the rent, which was set at £877 per month, excluding certain costs but including service charges.