Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
First-tier Tribunal Rules Lessee Breached Lease Covenants
RTM Application Rejected Due to Improper Notice Service
The claimant tried to gain control over the management of certain properties but was unsuccessful because the necessary notices were not served correctly. This decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal.
Tribunal sets £46,484.79 service charge for flats in Hastings
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on service charge disputes and administration charges for tenants of a residential property in Hastings, England. The Tribunal found that the landlord's service charge demands were incorrect and ordered the landlord to repay certain fees to the tenants.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Minor Repair Works
Tribunal Orders £9,600 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in London
The First-tier Tribunal granted a Rent Repayment Order against the landlord for operating an unlicensed HMO. The order requires the landlord to repay the tenant £9,600.
Freeholder Granted Permission to Proceed with Urgent Works Without Consultation
Fire Safety Works Dispensation Approved by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal Grants £8,000 Window and Wall Works Dispensation Without Consultation
Tenant Granted Fair Lease Extension Price by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal Orders £9,600 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Operation in London
Tribunal Grants £13,086 Fire Safety Works Dispensation in London
First-tier Tribunal Denies Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed Lodger Property
The First-tier Tribunal denied the claimant's application for a rent repayment order against the landlord, ruling that the landlord was not required to license the a person as it was occupied by a lodger, not a tenant.
Claimant's Right to Manage Application Rejected Due to Service Issues
Tribunal Reduces Management Fees to £200 for Assured Tenancy in Rochford
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on whether certain service charges were fair and reasonable. They reduced management fees but upheld the current building insurance costs.
Tribunal Grants £3,280 Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of a tenant who sued for rent repayment due to an unlicensed HMO. The landlord was ordered to repay £3,280 within 28 days.