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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)·12 May 2021

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repair Works in London Flat

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 May 2021

Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Water Supply Repairs in Lambeth

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Apr 2021

Tribunal sets £2,020 service charge for assured tenancy in Brighton

The Tribunal assessed the reasonableness of service charges claimed by the landlord under the terms of the long leases. The Tribunal determined that the amount that is reasonable and payable is £2,020.00 i.e. £673.33 per flat which should be paid by the tenants to the landlord by 4.00 pm on the 20th April 2021. Judge Bruce Edgington made the decision on 30th March 2021.

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

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Considering Market Scarcity

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property in Hammersmith, taking into account the property's condition and location. The fair rent was set at £168 per week.

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

Tribunal Sets £200/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

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

Tribunal sets £190/week maximum fair rent for assured tenancy in London

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

Tribunal sets £210 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £210 per week for a tenant's property, ensuring it stays below the maximum allowed under the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

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

Tribunal Sets £163/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

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

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169143

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs at a multi-a person property in Liverpool, as the repairs were deemed necessary and there was no harm to the tenants.

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

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Interest Price at £50

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the price for the freehold interest is £50 and there is no unpaid rent, following the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Mar 2021

Lease Extension Premium Set at £37,660 - First-tier Tribunal Decision

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal determined the appropriate premium for a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The tribunal set the premium at £37,660. The decision was based on the valuation of the landlord's interest and the marriage value.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Jul 2021

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Application to Vary Residential Long Leases

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 May 2021

Landlord's Request for Fire Safety Works Dispensation Rejected

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 May 2021

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Lift Refurbishment Costs

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 May 2021

Tribunal sets £637.50 per quarter service charge for West London flat

A tenant successfully challenged service charges and administration charges in a First-tier Tribunal case. The Tribunal found the reserve/a person charges reasonable and payable at an increased level, while ruling that certain administration charges were not payable.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 Apr 2021

Tribunal reduces service charge for assured tenancy in Bournemouth

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 Apr 2021

First-tier Tribunal Decides Reasonable Costs for Landlord Under Leasehold Reform Act

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that the landlord could recover reasonable costs from the tenant under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, except for the valuation costs which were reduced.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Mar 2021

Tribunal grants £10,800 rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO tenancy

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

Tenant Successfully Appeals Denial of Right to Buy

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

First-tier Tribunal Cancels Financial Penalty Due to Insufficient Evidence

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