Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent repairs in London building
Tenant Found to Have Breached Lease by Using Airbnb
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that using a leased flat for a person breaches the lease's restrictions on usage as a private dwelling house for one family only. The decision was based on the evidence presented by the managing agents and the lack of response from the tenant.
Tribunal Grants £100,000 Emergency Repairs for Health and Safety in Westminster
Tribunal Sets £47,620 Premium for New Lease Extension in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount to be paid for extending a lease on a property. They calculated the premium based on the current value of the property and the remaining lease term, determining the premium to be £47,620.
Tribunal Orders Landlord to Repay £150 Holding Deposit in London Tenancy Case
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must repay a holding deposit to a tenant if it is not applied to the first payment or rent or towards the deposit within seven days of entering the tenancy agreement. In this case, the landlord was ordered to repay a holding deposit of £150 to the tenant under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
Tenant Granted New Lease Under 1993 Act
Tribunal Grants £250+ Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for Victorian Building in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip certain consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs needed to stop water from entering a flat and causing potential safety hazards.
Tribunal Varies and Cancels Financial Penalties for Housing Offenses
Tribunal Grants Urgent Boiler Replacement Dispensation for Residential Flats in London
Tribunal Sets £118.50/week Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in West Midlands
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property in West Midlands. They used the Retail Price Index and relevant legislation to set the rent at £118.50 per week, starting from November 24, 2020.
Tribunal Sets £126.50/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Rent Determination for Assured Tenancy Case
First-tier Tribunal Imposes £5,000 Penalty for Unlicensed HMO Operation
Emergency Repairs Allowed Without Consultation
Tribunal Grants £230k Fire Safety Upgrade Dispensation in Solihull
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent a person a person works, ensuring the a person of the properties and their a person.
First-tier Tribunal Invalidates Service Charge Demands
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the property management company's service charge demands were invalid because they did not comply with the lease terms. The ruling also stated that costs for potential redevelopment could not be included in service charges unless explicitly allowed by the lease.
Landlord Granted Dispensation From Tenant Consultation Requirements
The First-tier Tribunal granted the landlord permission to bypass the usual consultation process with tenants regarding major repairs. This was due to the urgent nature of the repairs needed for the lift in a person.