Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Reverses Coventry City Council's Decisions on HMO Licences
The First-tier Tribunal reversed Coventry City Council's decisions regarding HMO licences, highlighting the significance of evaluating the overall suitability and past performance of a proposed manager.
Tribunal Reverses Decision to Revoke HMO Licences in Coventry
Tribunal Reverses Decisions on HMO Licences in Coventry
The First-tier Tribunal overturned Coventry City Council's decisions to revoke licences for certain properties and refused licences for others, stating that the council did not properly assess the fitness and propriety of the proposed managers.
Tribunal Reverses Local Authority's HMO Licence Decisions
The First-tier Tribunal reversed the local authority's decisions to revoke and refuse HMO licences, directing the authority to reconsider based on the lack of evidence that the proposed manager was not fit and proper.
Tribunal Reverses Decisions on HMO Licences for Coventry Properties
Tribunal Reverses Coventry City Council's HMO Licensing Decisions
Tribunal Reverses Decision to Revoke HMO Licences in Coventry
The First-tier Tribunal overturned Coventry City Council's decisions to revoke HMO licences and refused to grant new licences, ruling that the proposed manager was fit and proper.
Tribunal Reverses Coventry City Council's Decision on HMO Licences
Tribunal Reverses HMO Licence Decisions in Coventry
The First-tier Tribunal reversed a local authority's decision to revoke and refuse licences for HMOs, directing reconsideration due to insufficient evidence that the proposed manager was unfit.
Tribunal Reverses Local Authority's Decision on HMO Licences in Coventry
The First-tier Tribunal reversed Coventry City Council's decisions to revoke HMO licences and refused licences for certain properties. The Tribunal emphasised the importance of considering all evidence and past performance when assessing a person's fitness and propriety to hold an HMO a person or manage an HMO property.
Tribunal Reverses Coventry City Council's HMO Licensing Decisions
Tribunal Reverses Local Authority's HMO Licensing Decisions
Financial Penalties Imposed for Operating Unlicensed HMO
Landlord Granted Exemption From Consultation Requirements for Urgent Sewage Works
First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Alarm System Dispensation
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to bypass certain consultation requirements for installing a fire alarm system in a residential building. This decision was made due to urgent safety concerns identified after a survey, and the consent of the majority of a person.