Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets service charges for residential property in Preston
Tribunal Limits Service Charges for Cleaning and Storage Cupboard Repairs
First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge Payable Despite Challenges
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a service charge for electrical works is payable in full, rejecting tenants' arguments that the work was not properly carried out and that the landlord did not follow proper consultation procedures.
Tribunal Grants £10,000 in Service Charges for Urgent Roof Repairs in London
Tribunal Sets £960/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Wolverhampton
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works in Central London
Tribunal Grants £10,000 Emergency Balcony Repairs Without Tenant Consultation
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Flat Roof Replacement in Newcastle
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for major works. The decision was based on the urgent need for repairs and the lack of objections from the tenants.
Financial Penalties for HMO Offences Cancelled by First-tier Tribunal
Landlord's Request for Bypassing Consultation Procedures Rejected
Tribunal Grants £163,722 for Urgent Flank Wall Repairs in London
First-tier Tribunal Decision on Service Charges for Wall Repairs
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the service charges for wall repairs in a multi-tenant property. The decision ruled that the cost of repairs is payable by a person, except for the section of the wall within the demise of one flat.
Tribunal Grants £5,600 Lift Repair Dispensation Without Consultation
Tribunal sets £2,190 costs for lease extension in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of costs incurred by a landlord during a lease extension process. The tribunal found some costs to be excessive and unreasonable, reducing the total costs payable by the tenant.