Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Loses Rent Challenge Due to Late Filing and Defective Notice
Tribunal Cannot Hear Challenge to Rent Increase Due to Binding Mechanism
Tenant's Appeal Rejected Due to Binding Rent Review Mechanism
The First-tier Tribunal decided that it couldn't hear the tenant's appeal about a rent increase because the tenancy agreement had a clause allowing for rent increases without needing approval from the Tribunal.
Tribunal sets £1300/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Grants £74,256 Fire Safety Works Dispensation for London Property
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for fire safety works in a residential building. The decision was made because it was deemed reasonable and would not harm the leaseholders.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Exemption From Statutory Consultation Requirements
Tribunal Grants Dispensation with Conditions on Costs
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent works, but ordered the landlord to pay certain costs to the tenant within 21 days and not pass on these costs to tenants through service charges.
First-tier Property Chamber Rules on Service Charge Liability Under Landlord and Tenant Act
The First-tier Property Chamber decided on the legality of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The decision was made in a remote video hearing due to the pandemic.
Tribunal Grants £5,572.80 Dispensation for Urgent Water Pipe Replacement in Lambeth Flats
Financial Penalty Imposed for Unlicensed Rental Properties
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Water Repairs
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Dry Rot Eradication Works in Assured Tenancy
Tribunal Sets £166.50/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £2,034.75 Service Charge for Listed Building Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Flat Roof Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass some consultation requirements for urgent repairs to a flat roof. This decision was made because the repairs were necessary to prevent further damage to the building.
Tribunal sets £631.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They used a specific formula to calculate the rent, setting it at £631.50 per month.