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 Emergency Roof Repairs Dispensation
First-tier Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at £245.50 for Property in Ruislip
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Roof Works
The First-tier Tribunal allowed the management company to bypass the formal consultation process for roof repairs, as a person failed to prove they were financially harmed.
Tenant's Service Charge Challenge Rejected by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Works Dispensation
Tenant Successfully Challenges Unreasonable Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is not required to pay certain service charges levied by their landlord. The decision also prevents the landlord from adding legal costs to future service charges and mandates reimbursement of the tenant's tribunal fees.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI
Service Charge Limitation Ruling by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Tenant
The Tribunal inspected a property and reviewed written submissions to determine a fair market rent of £1,350 per month for the tenant, effective from 1 February 2025.
Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Heating and Hot Water Repairs
Tribunal Sets Market Rent for HMO Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Hackney Property
First-tier Tribunal rules on service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
Tribunal Reduces Service Charges for Inadequate Maintenance
First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission for Urgent Repairs Due to Water Ingress
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Works
First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonableness of Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for a block of flats. They considered whether the charges were fair and reasonable according to the lease and the quality of services provided.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice Against Landlord for Property Hazards
Tenant Ordered to Pay Reserve Fund Charges Under Lease Agreement
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay service charges towards a person as per the lease agreement. The decision covers the period from 2019 to 2024 and rejected arguments that the sums were not payable due to alleged breaches of statutory duties.