Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Loses Request for Credit on Overpaid Service Charges
Tenant breaches lease by subletting without proper deed of covenant
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Application to Appoint Manager Over Roof Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an a person to appoint a manager over unresolved roof repair issues. The Tribunal found that the landlord had not breached any obligations owed to the tenant under the tenancy agreement.
Tribunal rules £5233.36 service charges reasonable and payable in Twickenham
Tribunal grants £4050 rent repayment order for unlicensed property in Northampton
The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to a tenant whose landlord failed to license the property in an area subject to selective licensing. The tenant was awarded the sum of £4050.00.
Tribunal Sets £800/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hertfordshire
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property based on its condition and local comparables. They set the rent at £800 per month, considering the property's poor state and lower standard compared to newer homes in the area.
Tenant's Service Charge Challenge Upheld, Costs Order Denied
First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Acquisition Costs
Tribunal sets £1050/month rent for assured tenancy in Sidcup
The First-tier Tribunal reviewed a request to adjust the rent due to the property's condition. After inspecting the property, they decided to reduce the rent from £1400 to £1050 per month, considering the property's disrepair and market comparables.
Tribunal Sets £11,627.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to calculate the rent, setting it at £11627.50 per year.
Tribunal sets £1020/month rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £2876/month fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. This means the rent cannot exceed a certain amount as calculated by specific formulas under the Rent Act 1977.
Rent Adjustment Based on Property Condition and Previous Improvements
Tribunal sets £85.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Double Room at £650
First-tier Tribunal Sets Purchase Price for Freehold Interest
Tribunal dismisses challenge to service charges in Herne Bay property
Service Charges Payable After Valid Demands Under Landlord and Tenant Act
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges were payable but only after valid demands were made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tribunal found that the landlord failed to provide the necessary information or reports in the correct format, thus allowing the tenant to withhold payment until valid demands were made.