Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £133.50/Week Fair Rent for Four-Bedroom Tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets Rent at £620 After Considering Property Condition
Tribunal Sets £4,571 Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in Leeds
Tribunal Sets £97.50/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Gateshead
Tribunal Sets £185.97 Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in Poole
Tribunal Sets £35,485 Lease Extension Premium for Flat in Edgbaston
Tribunal Sets £35,485 Lease Extension Premium for Flat in Edgbaston
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premiums for lease extensions for two properties under the 1993 Act, resolving disputes over valuation and premium amounts.
Tribunal grants £245,082 dispensation for remedial works in London property
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169409
First-tier Tribunal Grants Safety Works Dispensation
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for safety works involving battery replacement in a UPS system. The decision was made due to safety concerns and the lack of any objections from the tenants.
Tribunal Sets £900 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Worthing
The First-tier Tribunal determined the market rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, ruling that the tenancy fell under the Act despite the tenant's arguments to the contrary.
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Service Charges for Poor Grounds Maintenance
Tribunal reduces service charges for flat in Preston to £1400
Tribunal Sets £4670/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Northumberland
Tribunal Sets £115/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £510 Per Month
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £510, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand what they need to pay each month.
First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonable Costs in Tenancy Dispute
In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on reasonable costs under the 1993 Act, excluding certain items and confirming VAT liability on legal and valuation costs.
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Boiler Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consulting tenants before a person urgent repairs to a communal boiler. The repairs were necessary and completed quickly due to the urgent need for hot water and heating.