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 Allows Landlord to Recover Costs for Consent and Breach Resolution
Tribunal dismisses Rent Repayment Order for Bristol HMO
Effective HMO License Application Provides Defense Against Offense Under Housing Act 2004
Tribunal Sets £2,379 Service Charge for Tenancy in Leeds
Tribunal Grants £XK Dispensation for Heating and Electrical Works in Lambeth
Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach for Failing to Maintain Property and Cultivating Cannabis in Surrey
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the tenant broke the lease by not keeping the property in good condition and engaging in illegal activities. The tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord.
Tenant Successfully Challenges Excessive Administration Charges
Tribunal Rejects Unreasonable Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in Torquay
First-tier Tribunal Sets Capped Fair Rent for Historic Property
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Roof and Walkway Repairs
Tenant Wins on Administration Charge in First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Recovery for Parking & Bin Store
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Chimney Repair Works
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for chimney repair works, ensuring no harm to tenants.
Tribunal Upholds £ Penalty for Unlicensed Tenancy in Burton Upon Trent
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a financial penalty on a property owner who failed to obtain a license for a property in a selectively licensed area. The owner did not update his address with the local housing authority, leading to missed notifications about the licensing requirement.
Tribunal Orders £7,925 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in London
Service Charges Confirmed for Years 2009-2017
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for £5,969 Water Main Repairs in Stourport
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the consultation requirements for urgent repairs without consulting the tenants. This decision was made under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1s.20ZA.