Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Found to Have Remedied Past Breaches of Maintenance Obligations
The Tribunal ruled that the tenant had previously failed to maintain their park home and pitch properly. However, the Tribunal found that these issues had since been resolved.
Tribunal Sets Enfranchisement Premium for Multi-Flat Property
First-tier Tribunal Corrects Clerical Errors in Property Management Decision
Tribunal dismisses service charge challenge for £535.99 in residential property dispute
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's challenge to service charges for 2019 and 2020 because the tenant failed to provide sufficient evidence and comply with tribunal directions.
Tribunal Appoints Manager to Resolve Management Issues
First-tier Tribunal varies improvement notice under Housing Act 2004
The First-tier Tribunal varied an improvement notice, removing certain hazards while confirming others. The Tribunal considered the local authority's actions and the property's conditions before making its decision.
Financial Penalty Appeal Result: Final Notice Cancelled
First-tier Tribunal Authorises Interim EDMO for Unoccupied Property
The First-tier Tribunal authorised an interim Empty Dwelling Management Order for a property that has been unoccupied for over two years. The decision was based on the criteria set out in the Housing Act 2004.
Tribunal Rejects Late Right to Manage Application Due to Timing Issues
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that an a person for the Right to Manage was invalid because it was not submitted within the required two-month timeframe and did not specify the type of a person in the correct section of the form.
Tribunal Rejects Unreasonable Administration Charges for Flat in Manchester
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant did not owe administration charges to a management company because the charges were deemed unreasonable and not clearly linked to a breach of lease.
Tribunal Sets £146.90 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. The rent set is £146.90 per week, which includes certain service and fuel charges but excludes water rates and council tax.
Tribunal Grants £1272.96 Emergency Roof Works Dispensation in Plymouth
Late Appeal Allowed: Tenant Can Vary Time for Remedial Works
Tenant wins Tribunal fee reimbursement and cost limitation in First-tier Tribunal ruling
Tenant Found Guilty of Multiple Breaches of Covenant in First-tier Tribunal Hearing
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant had violated their lease by making unauthorised changes to the property and subletting parts of it. The tenant admitted to these breaches during the hearing.
Tribunal Sets £172,857 Freehold Price for London Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price for buying the freehold of a property in London. They set the price at £172,857 based on a detailed valuation report.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges Unreasonable
Landlord Must Repair Windows Including Glass Under Lease Terms
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the landlord must repair windows, including the glass, according to the lease agreement. Service charges for the years 2018, 2019, and 2020 were found to be reasonable and payable.