Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Tenant
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Security Works
The Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass full consultation requirements for urgent works due to security risks, ensuring the safety of the property.
Tenant Wins Reduced Rent Due to Poor Property Condition
Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction on Licensing Appeal Before License Issued
Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges for Insurance Are Reasonable and Payable
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges for insurance are reasonable and payable by the tenant. The Tribunal found that the charges were incurred for standard insurable risks and were of a reasonable standard.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Water Pump Replacement
Tribunal Approves 2.3% Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a 2.3% increase in pitch fees for mobile home sites based on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). The decision came after the a person requested an increase and the Tribunal reviewed the a person's condition.
Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal set a new rent of £346 per week for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from 7 April 2025. This decision was based on the property's size, condition, and local market conditions.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to restore hot water supply to residents. The repairs were deemed necessary due to a broken heat exchanger in the communal heating system.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonable Service Charges for New Heating System
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that the costs for installing a new heating and hot water system were fair, as long as the landlord followed the correct consultation process with tenants.
Tribunal Sets Rent Based on Open Market Conditions
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Mobile Home Breaches
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on breaches of mobile home agreements and park rules. They found that the a person had breached some terms but noted that the breaches had been fixed by the time of the hearing.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Mobile Home Site Services
Service Charges for Lift Works and Administration Charges Not Payable
First-tier Tribunal rules on mobile home agreements and site management
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on various issues related to mobile home agreements and a person management. The Tribunal decided that the cost of grass cutting and removal of green garden waste material from unfenced pitches is not included in the a person fee.