Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £607/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977, taking into account the retail price index and other factors, setting the fair rent at £607.00 per month.
Tribunal sets £245 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £245 per week, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal Sets £128/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Solihull
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169884
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £720, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax but including service charges.
Tribunal grants £1308 rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO in Coventry
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169885
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The fair rent was set at £261.49 per month, including services but excluding water rates and council tax.
Five Tenants Win Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed Student Accommodation
Five tenants successfully obtained a rent repayment order after their landlord failed to license their student accommodation as a mandatory HMO. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord's actions violated the Housing Act 2004 and the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
Five Tenants Win Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO
Five tenants successfully obtained a rent repayment order after their landlord failed to license the property as a mandatory HMO. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord was guilty of a housing offense and ordered a repayment of rent.
Tribunal Sets £1308/month Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in Coventry
First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Shared Facilities Property
Tribunal sets £1,480/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £212 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tribunal Upholds £4550 Penalty for Tenant Non-Compliance
First-tier Tribunal Decides Property Suitability for Elderly Tenants
Tribunal Grants £1560 Rent Repayment Order for Harassment in Bristol
The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to the tenant, finding the landlord guilty of harassment under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. The order was for the sum of £1560 plus an additional £100 for the tribunal fee.
Tribunal Sets £125/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Property Chamber
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Social Housing Tenant
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a social housing tenant's property, setting it at £245.00 per week. The decision was made during a remote video hearing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.