Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Freehold Purchase Price Set by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price a lessee should pay to buy the a person of their property. They used the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 to calculate the price, which came to £1,220.
First-tier Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice
Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach for Unauthorised Alterations in London Flat
Judgment on Landlord's Compliance with Service Charge Regulations
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Flooding Prevention Work
Tribunal sets £193.50 weekly 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 from the Rent Act 1977 to calculate the rent, setting it at £193.50 per week.
Tribunal sets £185/week rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £952/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Statutory Costs Awarded for Serving Initial Notice
First-tier Tribunal Determines RTM Company's Right to Uncommitted Service Charges
Tribunal Grants £X Repairs Dispensation for Converted Mill in Nottingham
The First-tier Tribunal allowed the management company to bypass full consultation requirements for emergency repairs due to a leaking roof. The decision was based on the urgent need to prevent further damage.
Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Management Fees in Tenancy Dispute
First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charge Amount
First-tier Tribunal Decision on Validity of Service Charges
First-tier Tribunal Appoints External Manager for Disputed Property
Freeholder Not Liable for Internal Repairs and Redecoration Costs
Freehold Acquisition Costs Determined by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonable costs for a a person's freehold acquisition under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The claimant must pay legal and valuation costs to the respondents' solicitors.
Tribunal sets £1805/month fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. The decision was based on the Retail Price Index and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.