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 Determines Reasonable Costs for Lease Renewal
First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Recovery of Legal Costs Through Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a lease does not cover the recovery of legal costs through service charges, except in cases of forfeiture proceedings. This decision was based on the interpretation of the lease's wording and the lack of explicit mention of legal costs recovery.
Tribunal Sets £56,400 Premium for New Lease in London Property
Tribunal Sets £39,250 Premium for New Lease in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the appropriate premium for a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act. They considered comparable sales and lease values to determine the final amount.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Costs for Tenant's Lease Extension
Tribunal sets £855/month rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £837 per month for tenant
The First-tier Tribunal has decided on a fair rent for a tenant. The rent set is £837 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977.
Tenant Granted Lease Extension for £13,655 - First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal reduces £25,000 financial penalty for housing offence to £10,000 in Wolverhampton
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Costs for UPVC Windows
First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Council's Sprinkler Installation Application
Financial Penalty Rejected Due to Premature Action by Local Authority
Tribunal rules service charges not payable for Nottingham flats, orders repayment
Tribunal rules service charges not payable for assured tenancy in Nottingham
Tribunal Allows £3,750 Sewage Pipe Repair Without Consultation Due to Urgent Health Risks
First-tier Tribunal Determines Freeholder's Costs Against RTM Companies
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Asbestos Removal Works in Hove Tenancy Dispute
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Manchester
The tribunal allowed a landlord to proceed with major roof repairs without consulting all tenants, as no tenant objected or showed any harm from the work. This decision was made in a First-tier Tribunal case.