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 Grants New Lease to Tenant After Breach of Covenant
Tenant's Appeals Against Financial Penalties Rejected by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Appoints Manager for Residential Development
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to appoint a manager to oversee the management of a residential development called a person, Newcastle-under-Lyme. This decision was made following an application under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
Tribunal reduces £9,167.75 financial penalty for unlicensed property in Nottingham
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalty imposed on a property owner for failing to license the property under the a person. The Tribunal took into account the owner's financial situation and the fact that he had applied for a licence before the final notice was issued.
Tribunal Sets New Manager for Property in Leeds Due to Management Issues
Tribunal Grants £10,000 Worth of Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation in Brixton
Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation for Flat in Penge
Tribunal Grants £1,500 in Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for Camberwell Flat
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs. The repairs were needed to stop water from entering a flat and affecting its electrical system.
Tribunal Rules Against Unreasonable Estate Contributions
In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal decided that certain service charges demanded by landlords from tenants were unreasonable and thus not payable. However, a a person contribution was considered reasonable and tenants were required to pay it.
Tribunal Sets £90/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The rent was set at £90.00 per week, including service charges but excluding water rates and council tax. This ensures the rent does not exceed the maximum fair rent limit of £102.50 per week.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4170863
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Administration Charge
The tribunal decided that the administration charge for granting retrospective consent for an alteration was too high and reduced it from £2,000 to £1,250. This ruling was made under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.