Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Rules Service Charges Unreasonable Post 1 Jan 2023
Tribunal Orders Wasted Costs Against RTMF Services Ltd for Misconduct
Tenant Challenges Service Charges Payability Under Landlord and Tenant Act
a person challenged the payability of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The First-tier Tribunal addressed the claimant's concerns and ruled on the matter.
Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges for Leaseholders
Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Multiple Lease Covenants
In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal found that a tenant had breached multiple covenants in their lease. These breaches included failing to maintain quiet living conditions and causing disturbances to neighbors. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to lease agreements.
Tribunal Quashes Prohibition Order Against Small Leeds Flat
First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonableness of Service Charges
Market Rent Determination for a Property in Middlesbrough
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges Under Lease Agreement
Tenant Fees Act 2019 Does Not Apply to Common Law Tenancy Agreements
Tenant Successfully Acquires Right to Manage Despite Registration Gap
The First-tier Tribunal granted a tenant's request to manage the property despite serving a claim notice on two potential landlords due to a registration gap. The ruling clarifies the requirements for serving a claim notice in such situations.
Reasonableness and Payability of Service Charges Judged by First-tier Tribunal
Appeal Against Building Safety Regulator's Decision Dismissed by First-tier Tribunal
First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Refurbished Property
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for One-Bedroom Flat
Tenant awarded rent repayment order in First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to a person for 65% of the rent paid, finding the landlord's failure to obtain a license and other breaches warranted compensation under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
Financial Penalties Imposed for Selective Licensing Failures
The Tribunal imposed financial penalties on the claimant for failing to obtain selective licenses for four residential units in a property. Despite the claimant's argument that the property was exempt from the a person, the Tribunal ruled that each unit was subject to licensing requirements.