Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Orders £969.64 in Costs Against Landlord for Unreasonable Conduct
Freeholder Granted Permission for Urgent Roof Repairs Without Leaseholder Consultation
Tribunal dismisses breach of covenant claim for flat conversion in London
Tribunal Grants £1,000 Fire Safety Work Dispensation in New Malden Block of Flats
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Electricity Agreement Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for a new electricity agreement due to the unique constraints of the electricity market.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charge for Major Works
Tribunal Sets £110/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £110 per week for a rental property in Consett, County Durham. This rent is below the maximum allowed under the law, which is £121 per week.
Tribunal Sets £500 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ponteland
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent repairs in Victorian building
Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach of Lease Covenants for Unauthorised Alterations in Haringey
First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Interest Value
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Denial of Right to Buy for Elderly Person
Tribunal Sets £515 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Somerset
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the current market conditions and adjustments for improvements made by the tenant.
Tribunal sets £1350/month rent for assured tenancy in Sheffield
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1350.00, effective from 20 August 2019. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal confirms £46,675 service charge for flats in London
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the reasonableness of service charges and ground rent under lease agreements. The decision was reviewed and corrected to ensure accuracy.
Tribunal Sets £2,060/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in South Hampstead
The Tribunal decided on the appropriate rent for an assured periodic tenancy, taking into account the property's condition and recent improvements made by the tenant. The decision was based on the Housing Act 1988.
Tribunal sets £1070/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £112/week rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £170.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £225.30/month service charge for leasehold property in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the service charges and administration charges for a lease agreement, ensuring that the costs charged to the tenant are reasonable and based on actual expenses incurred by the landlord.