Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Financial Penalty Reduced for Landlord Failing to Provide Safety Certificates
Landlord Granted Exemption from Consultation Requirements for Major Works
Tribunal Sets Rent at £705 Due to Market Conditions
The First-tier Tribunal decided to set the rent at £705.00 per month instead of the landlord's proposed £825.00, based on current market conditions. The Tribunal considered the local property market and similar properties in the area.
Tribunal sets £700/month rent for assured tenancy in Whiteley
Tribunal sets £775/month rent for assured tenancy in Blandford Forum
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the property's condition and market comparables, under the Rent Act 1977.
First-tier Tribunal Imposes £13,500 Penalty for HMO Licensing Violation
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Walkway Works
The Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to carry out major works to the walkway above 45 a person Street without consulting the a person, but not for the walkway above 47.
Tribunal Sets £261.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property. They set the rent at £261.50 per month, including a variable service charge of £18.10 per month.
Tenant's Cost Claim Dismissed in Fire Safety Case
First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges Transfer Post-Acquisition
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Service Charges Against Tenant
Financial Penalty Reduced for Housing Offence
Tribunal Sets £105/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Grants £X Dispensation for Consultation Delay in Lambeth Tenancy
Service Charge Demands Unenforceable Without Summary of Rights
Tribunal sets £675/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
Tribunal Rejects Late Application for Rent Increase Appeal
Tribunal Allows Fire Alarm Upgrade Without Tenant Consent in Runcorn
Landlord Fined £6,500 for Non-Compliance with Improvement Notice
The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty of £6,500 imposed on a landlord for failing to comply with an improvement notice within the specified timeframe. The Tribunal found the landlord's conduct amounted to a relevant housing offence under the Housing Act 2004.