Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £11,610 Freehold Premium for Assured Tenancy in Hertfordshire
Application to Vary Service Charge Rejected by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an a person to change the service charge provisions in a lease, citing inconsistencies in the lease terms. The decision highlights the importance of accurate lease terms and the difficulty in changing them.
Tribunal sets £7525/year fair rent for assured tenancy in London
Tribunal Sets £655.50/Month Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Tribunal sets £16,640/year fair rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172072
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant's property, setting it at £79.00 per week, which is below the maximum allowed fair rent under the law.
Tribunal Sets £39,450 Premium for Lease Extension in London
Tribunal Sets £5,215 Freehold Price for Property in Catshill
Tenant Costs Determined for New Lease Claim
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided how much a tenant must pay to the landlord for costs related to a new lease claim under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The tribunal ruled that the tenant must cover the landlord's legal and valuation costs.
Claimant Ordered to Pay 50% of Respondent's Costs
Fair Rent Determination for Tenant's Property
Tenants Ruled Liable for Ground Rent Administration Charge
First-tier Tribunal Grants Partial Dispensation for Consultation Requirements
Reasonableness of Service Charge for Major Works Determined
Tenant Wins Reduction of Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal Decision
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the a person fees for the service charge years 2017, 2018 and 2019 should be reduced to £250 (plus VAT) per annum. Additionally, the tribunal decided that the administration charges of £120 per letter are not payable by the tenant.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice and Fee
Financial Penalty Confirmed for Non-Compliance with Improvement Notices
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a financial penalty of £12,729.30 on the claimant for failing to comply with Improvement Notices related to housing deficiencies at a property in Truro, Cornwall. The Tribunal found that the claimant had not adequately addressed the issues raised in the Improvement Notices despite carrying out some works.