Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal denies right to buy for elderly-friendly property in Apperknowle
Tribunal Grants £14,904 in Rent Repayment Orders for Unlicensed HMO in Nottingham
The First-tier Tribunal granted Rent Repayment Orders to tenants because the landlord failed to license a person as an HMO and comply with an Improvement Notice. This decision was made by Judge T N Jackson and a person MCIEH, J.P on 14 July 2020.
Tribunal awards £14,904.22 in rent repayment orders for unlicensed HMO
Tribunal grants £14,804 in rent repayment orders for unlicensed HMO in Nottingham
Tribunal grants £14,904.22 in Rent Repayment Orders for HMO Compliance Issues
The First-tier Tribunal granted Rent Repayment Orders to tenants because the landlord failed to license a person as an HMO and comply with an Improvement Notice. This decision was made by Judge T N Jackson and a person MCIEH, J.P on 14 July 2020.
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalty for Unlicensed HMO Operation
The First-tier Tribunal reduced a financial penalty from £10,000 to £4,000 for operating a HMO without a license. The decision took into account the applicant's limited English and mental health issues.
Tribunal allows £4496.56 in service charges for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the recoverability of various service charges under a lease agreement. Some charges were found to be reasonably incurred, while others were not. The decision was made by Judge E Morrison.
Tribunal Orders £2374 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenancy in Sheffield
In a recent case, a tenant successfully got a rent repayment order from the landlord for managing an unlicensed HMO. The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to repay rent.
Tenant Secures Freehold Interest When Landlord Cannot Be Found
Tribunal Sets £11,500 Lease Extension Premium for Assured Tenancy in Catford
First-tier Tribunal Sets Terms for Collective Enfranchisement
Landlord Allowed to Upgrade Security Without Full Consultation
Tribunal Allows £17,503 Fire Safety Upgrade Without Tenant Consultation in Surrey
Management Company Allowed to Carry Out Urgent Roof Repairs Without Consulting Lessees
First-tier Tribunal Validates Freeholder's Service Charge Certification
Tribunal Sets £70,275 Premium for New Lease in St Albans
First-tier Tribunal Decides on Service Charges and Consultation Requirements
Tenant Secures Rent Repayment Order Against Landlord Failing to Hold Selective License
The First-tier Tribunal granted a Rent Repayment Order to a tenant whose landlord failed to hold a selective license for a person during the tenancy period. The order was based on the Housing and Planning Act 2016 sections 40, 41, and 44.