Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Entitled to Reasonable Service Charges Despite Landlord's Breach
Tribunal Sets £70,500 Premium for Collective Enfranchisement of Block of Flats in Croydon
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for a group of tenants wanting to buy the freehold of their block of flats in Croydon. They rejected the freeholder's claim for a higher price, finding insufficient evidence of potential development value.
Tribunal reduces financial penalty to £3,000 for unlicensed property in Gainsborough
Reasonableness of Administration Charges in Tenancy Disputes
Tenant Can Rely on Landlord's Lawyer's Email Identifying Legal Costs
In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant could rely on the landlord's lawyer's email identifying legal costs if the costs were reasonable and properly invoiced. The decision was made in favour of the tenant, ensuring that the landlord's costs were fair and justified.
Tribunal Grants £34,495 Dispensation for Chiller Repair in London
Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Request for Roof Work Dispensation
The First-tier Tribunal rejected the claimant's request for dispensation from consulting tenants about roof repairs. The tribunal found the works were not urgent or necessary, thus denying the request.
First-tier Tribunal Invalidates Service Charge Demand for Non-Compliance
Appeal Allowed: Final Empty Dwelling Management Order Revoked
Right to Manage Granted Despite Failure to Invite Qualifying Tenant
Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £450.00, excluding water rates and council tax but including service fees.
Tribunal orders £5200 rent repayment for assured tenancy in Scarborough
Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease Conditions for Short-term Rentals
The First-tier Tribunal decided that using a rented property for short-term stays, such as through a person, violates the lease agreement. This ruling emphasises the importance of adhering to lease conditions, particularly those related to the intended use of the property.
Tenant Granted Freehold Interest in Property Where Landlord Cannot Be Found
Licence Revoked After Property Ownership Change
First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant's Cats Caused Nuisance
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant's cats were causing a nuisance and breached the lease conditions. The tenant was asked to remove the cats but did not comply.
Tribunal Reduces Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in Southwark
Tribunal sets £801/month rent for assured tenancy in Ware
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property in Ware, Hertfordshire. They considered the property's condition and the scarcity of similar properties in the area, setting the rent at £801 per month.