Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Claimant's Application Rejected Due to Incorrect Pitch Fee Review Procedures
The claimant tried to increase the pitch fee but didn't follow the correct procedures outlined in the Mobile Homes Act 1983. As a result, the application was rejected by Judge Tildesley of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
Tribunal Rejects £2,148 Service Charge Claims for Assured Tenancy in Worthing
First-tier Tribunal Determines Tenant's Reasonable Costs Under Leasehold Reform Act
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claim for Mobile Home Pitch Maintenance
Tribunal Permits Bypass of Consultation Requirements for Urgent Works
The tribunal allowed the claimant to skip certain consultation steps required by law for urgent works and costs at the address, including repairing the roof and installing a fire alarm system.
Tribunal sets £2625.28 service charge for Brighton flat
Tribunal Sets New Rent Considering Tenant Improvements
First-tier Tribunal Varies Lease for Full Cost Recovery
First-tier Tribunal Assesses Reasonable Costs for Lease Extension
Tribunal Grants £10,344 Roofing Works Dispensation for Urgent Repairs in Newcastle
First-tier Tribunal Caps Service Charges for Lift Works at £250
Tribunal Sets £1,861 in Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in Leeds
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay certain service charges for the upkeep of their building and a person, excluding ground rent, as per the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Tenant Wins Partial Set-Off Against Service Charges Due to Disrepair
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a set-off of £2,000 against the tenant's service charge liability for 2018 because the landlord failed to fix disrepair issues in the tenant's flat.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges for Fire Safety Improvements and Insurance
Tribunal Grants £3,875 Emergency Roof Repairs Dispensation in London
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy Considering Property Condition
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on a rent increase for an assured tenancy. The decision took into account the property's current condition and the necessary repairs needed to bring it up to a better standard.