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 Upholds Validity of Right to Manage Claim Notice
The First-tier Tribunal upheld the validity of a claim notice for the right to manage a property, even though it lacked detailed information about the number of flats and qualifying tenants. The ruling emphasises the need for the notice to refer to the relevant section of the Act.
Tribunal sets service charges for Northampton property at £449.62 for year ending March 2018
Tenant Wins Rent Reduction Due to Property Defects
Tribunal Orders £370.92 Reimbursement for Unreasonable Service Charges
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Energy Supply Agreements
Tribunal Sets £195/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting the weekly rent at £195.00, effective from 16 August 2019, following the guidelines of the Rent Act 1977.
Tribunal Sets Rent for Harrow Property Based on Condition and Market Value
The First-tier Tribunal in Harrow decided on the rent for a property, considering its condition and market value. They set the rent at £1,300 per month, including council tax.
Tribunal Sets £194.50/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £194.50 per week. This decision was based on the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Tribunal dismisses breach of covenant claim for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £1020 per month for tenant
The First-tier Tribunal has decided on a fair rent of £1020 per month for a tenant, excluding water rates and council tax but including specified amounts. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977 and took effect on August 16, 2019.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Gas and Electricity Supply Contracts in Southampton
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to housing associations to enter into long-term agreements for gas and electricity supply without consulting all tenants, citing special circumstances and the need for best value.
Tribunal Sets £1345 Service Charges for Residential Property in Frizinghall
First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonableness of Service Charges for Insurance Premiums
Tenant Wins Reduced Service Charges in Tribunal Decision
Reasonable Costs for New Lease Determined by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Varies Leases to Correct Service Charge Shortfall
The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the leases of a residential property to fix a problem where the total service charge percentages did not add up to 100%. This ensures that all tenants contribute fairly to the maintenance costs.