Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal sets £163/week rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £163 per week for a property, following the formula specified in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
First-tier Tribunal Limits Service Charge to £250 Due to Lack of Consultation
Tenants Win Challenge Against Unreasonable Service Charges
Tribunal Sets £179.36 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Mobile Home Owner Granted Access to Read Electricity Meters
First-tier Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Burdensome Site Licence Condition
Tribunal Sets £675/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Tetbury
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent of £675 per month for a property, considering factors such as damp issues and outdated fixtures.
Tribunal Sets £635/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newton Abbot
Tenant Wins Reduced Rent Due to Property Condition and Improvements
Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Thanet
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Fire Safety Measures
Rent Determination for Property Condition - First-tier Tribunal Decision
Tribunal Grants £15,498 Repair Dispensation for Failing Water Pumps in London Flat
Tribunal Grants £25,000 Dispensation for Urgent Roof and Window Repairs in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to the roof and windows of a residential building. The decision was made due to the urgent nature of the repairs and the absence of objections from the tenants.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169608
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Fire Safety Costs
Tribunal Sets £7,813.41 Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in Leeds
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that a landlord's service charges were reasonable and must be paid by the tenant. The charges covered valid costs and were consistent with the lease terms.
Landlord Granted Urgent Lift Repairs Dispensation in First-tier Tribunal Case
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs in a Grade II listed building. The repairs were deemed urgent due to the potential for further damage and the need to maintain social distancing during the pandemic.