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Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Oct 2021

Tribunal sets service charges for residential property in Grimsby

Struck OutFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Feb 2020

Application for Right to Manage Struck Out Due to Procedural Defects

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an application for the right to manage a property because the application was made incorrectly. The application was not made by the a company as required by law, and the necessary notices were not included with the application.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Jan 2020

Tribunal Sets £3900/Quarter Rent for Assured Tenancy in West Hampstead

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Jan 2020

Tribunal sets £5,040/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the property's condition and the scarcity of similar accommodation in the area. The rent was set at £5,040.00 per quarter.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Jan 2020

Tribunal Sets £235/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in N17

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Jan 2020

Tribunal Sets £1265/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £1265.00 per month. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and its associated regulations.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Jan 2020

Tribunal Quashes Fire Improvement Notice and Varies Damp Notice

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Jan 2020

Tribunal Sets £1,150 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property in London, considering factors such as the condition of the property and disregarding any improvements made by the tenant.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Jan 2020

First-tier Tribunal Quashes Fire Improvement Notice and Varies Damp Notice

The First-tier Tribunal quashed a Fire Improvement Notice and varied a a person Notice because the hazard profiles used were incorrect. The Tribunal accepted that the fire hazard was actually an electrical hazard and that the damp hazard was valid but needed adjustment.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Nov 2019

Tribunal Sets £800/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £800 per month. This ensures the tenant pays a reasonable amount according to the Rent Act 1977.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Nov 2019

Tribunal Sets Reduced Rent for Poor Property Condition

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Oct 2019

Emergency Prohibition Order Struck Down Due to Lack of Proper Notice

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·18 Oct 2019

Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Tenant's Property

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 Oct 2019

Tribunal sets £550/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £550 per month, starting from July 1st, 2019, following the Housing Act 1988.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 Oct 2019

Landlord Allowed to Proceed with Fire Safety Improvements Without Prior Consultation

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Jan 2020

Tribunal Sets Rent Considering Tenant Improvements

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Jan 2020

Tribunal sets £1018.33/month rent for assured tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Dec 2019

Tribunal sets £990/week rent for assured tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Dec 2019

Notice of Rent Increase Invalid Due to Incorrect Timing

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a notice of rent increase was invalid because it did not specify the correct start date for the increase, as required by the Housing Act 1988. This means the rent increase did not take effect and the tenant continues to pay the previous rent amount.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Dec 2019

First-tier Tribunal Quashes Prohibition Order Due to Improper HHSRS Application

The First-tier Tribunal quashed a Prohibition Order because the local authority incorrectly applied the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). The Tribunal found that the Council's assessment was flawed and did not follow proper procedures.

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