
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
The First-tier Tribunal set the price for extending a lease under the 1993 Act, even though the landlord could not be located. The premium was set at £35,100.
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the increases in pitch fees in 2012 and 2015 were invalid because the proper notice was not given to tenants according to the Mobile Homes Act 1983. The tenants are entitled to refunds for the overpaid pitch fees.
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the pitch fee increases in 2012 and 2015 were invalid because the proper notice was not given to the tenants. The tenants are entitled to a refund of the overpaid pitch fees.
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the pitch fee increases in 2012 and 2015 were invalid because the proper notice was not given according to the Mobile Homes Act 1983. The tenants are entitled to refunds for the overpaid fees.
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to vary leases to address practical management issues, including service charges and reserve funds. The decision was made a person the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the rent to £950 per month due to issues with the property's condition and comparables. The decision was made by a person and a person in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the service charges that a tenant must pay, ensuring that the charges are reasonable and supported by adequate documentation. The ruling was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £1590.50 per month. This decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Retail Price Index.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price for a leaseholder to buy the freehold of their property. This decision was made under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and was issued on 7th June 2019 by Judge Dutton and a person.
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to carry out urgent repairs on a collapsed drain affecting sewage flow without consulting the tenants first. The works were considered necessary and urgent, allowing the landlord to proceed without the usual consultation process.