Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Emergency Repairs Approved Without Tenant Consultation
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Water Ingress Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation with tenants for urgent water ingress repairs in a Victorian building. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent health and safety hazards.
First-tier Tribunal Reviews Service Charge Disputes for Residential Property Block
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed disputes over service charges for a residential property block and approved budgets for future charges. The decision ensures that service charges are calculated according to the leases and that proper notifications are given for any qualifying works.
Tribunal confirms service charges but reduces internal cleaning costs by 25%
Tribunal Sets £1,135/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Caversham
The First-tier Tribunal set a fair a person for a property under the a person Act 1977. They considered factors like market conditions and the property's characteristics, setting the a person at £1,135.00 (including a fixed service charge of £72.24) per calendar month.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Based on Comparable Properties
Tribunal Sets £1,050/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Caversham
Tribunal sets £203.00/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property using a specific formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999. This decision helps ensure that the rent charged is fair and reasonable.
Tribunal sets £1679/month rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169328
Rent Repayment Ordered for Unlicensed Property
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Penalty for Unlicensed HMO
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the penalty imposed on a property owner for failing to license a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The original penalty was £14,960.87, but it was reduced to £12,000 after considering the self-reporting and the period of the offense.
Tribunal sets £138.50 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £138.50 per week. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977, ensuring the rent is fair and reasonable.
Tribunal Determines Reasonableness of Service Charges for Tenant
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for a tenant's flat over several years, ruling that certain costs were reasonable while others were limited to a specific amount.
Tribunal Sets £1,110/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Caversham
Tribunal sets £805/month rent for assured tenancy in Caversham
Tribunal Appoints New Manager in Remote Hearing Amidst Pandemic
During a remote hearing held via video call due to the pandemic, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to appoint a new manager for a property in Hounslow. This decision was made to ensure proper management of the property under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
Financial Penalty Upheld but Amount Reduced in First-tier Tribunal Case
The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty for operating an unlicensed dwelling but reduced the amount from £3825.00 to £3375.00, finding the offence committed beyond reasonable doubt.
Tribunal sets £26,938.57 service charges for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the tenant must pay service charges, including major works and legal fees, totaling £26,938.57. The tribunal found these charges reasonable and compliant with the lease and relevant laws.
Challenging Service Charges: What Tenants Need to Know
In this case, a tenant challenged service charges imposed by a landlord. The tribunal found that some charges were unreasonable and not recoverable under the lease. This decision highlights the importance of lease compliance and the rights of tenants to challenge improper service charges.