Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £225/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Fair Rent Set at £625 Per Month - First-tier Tribunal Decision
Tribunal Reduces Rent Based on Property Condition
Tribunal sets £147/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used a specific formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, considering the Retail Price Index and a fixed percentage increase.
First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Buy Exemption
Tribunal Sets £2,662.40 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Haringey
Tribunal sets £44,000/year rent for assured tenancy in Westminster
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a rented property, taking into account the improvements made by the tenant and the current condition of the property. The fair rent was set at £44,000 per year, excluding some charges, effective from December 13, 2019.
Tribunal sets £23,443/year fair rent for assured tenancy in Haringey
The First-tier Tribunal determined the fair a person for a property under the a person Act 1977. The fair a person was calculated to be £23,443.50 per year, effective from 13 December 2019, applying the capping provisions of the a person Acts (Maximum Fair a person) Order 1999.
Tenant Wins Reserve Fund Dispute Over Non-Compliant Lease Terms
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £90 Per Week
Tribunal reduces £7,000 penalty for unlicensed HMO in London
The First-tier Tribunal reduced a financial penalty from £7,000 to £4,000 for a letting agency managing an unlicensed HMO. The agency was found partially responsible but the penalty was reduced due to factors like cooperation with the investigation and ensuring safety checks.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges Despite Property Issues
First-tier Tribunal Recognises Tenants' Association Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
The First-tier Tribunal granted recognition to a Tenants' Association under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, confirming the association's eligibility based on its rules and support from more than 80% of the tenants.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £600 Per Month
Tribunal Sets £185/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal Rejects £450/month Rent Increase Notice for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
A tenant challenged a landlord's notice proposing a new rent increase. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the notice was invalid because it did not meet the legal requirements for timing the new rent. This means the landlord cannot enforce the proposed rent increase.