Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal rules £280 per annum for insurance service charges reasonable
First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Premium Under 1993 Act
The First-tier Tribunal decided that leaseholders should pay £87,966 to acquire the freehold interest in their property under the 1993 Act. The decision was made in a case where the freeholder could not be located.
Tribunal sets £1638/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal confirms £7,500 penalties for unlicensed HMO in London Borough of Havering
The First-tier Tribunal upheld penalties against a claimant for operating an unlicensed HMO and failing to comply with fire safety regulations. The Tribunal found the property overcrowded and lacking adequate fire safety measures.
Tribunal sets £1100/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle Upon Tyne
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1100, starting in June 2020. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal sets £2050/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Rent Assessment for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property in Isles of Scilly
Tribunal Sets £1,125/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Sandown
The Tribunal decided on the rent for a property by considering its condition and comparing it to similar properties in the area. The final rent was set at £1,125 per month.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from S.20 Consultation Requirements
The First-tier Tribunal granted dispensation from the consultation requirements of S.20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 in a case involving flat roof repairs. The decision was based on the lack of prejudice to the respondent and the reasonable nature of the works.
Tribunal Sets £990/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in West Sussex
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges and Ground Rent
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay service charges and ground rent as stated in their lease agreement. This decision was made during a remote hearing due to the ongoing pandemic.
Tribunal Grants £X Dispensation for Communal Electricity Contracts in Essex
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs in Harrowside
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to proceed with urgent repairs without consulting the a person, as the repairs were necessary to prevent further damage to the property. Judge J Holbrook made the decision after reviewing the case papers.
Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Property Based on Condition and Comparables
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges Despite Maintenance Complaints
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay service charges even if they have complaints about the landlord's maintenance of the property. The tenant argued that the landlord failed to maintain the property properly, but the tribunal found that the tenant's obligation to pay service charges was independent of the landlord's obligations.
Tribunal Sets £1,130/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Reading
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £1,130 per month after considering the property's condition and the local rental market.
Tenant Wins Responsibility for Repairs in Flat
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the tenant, not the landlord, is responsible for repairing and maintaining towel rails, radiators, and radiator valves within the flat. This decision was based on the wording of the lease agreement.