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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)·17 Jul 2019

Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charges for Tenancy in Telford

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jul 2019

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Landlord's Legal Costs in Tenancy Dispute

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

First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium for Lease Extension Under 1993 Act

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.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·25 Jun 2019

Tribunal Sets £2,097.50 Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Jul 2019

Tribunal Invalidates £150 Pitch Fee Increase in Shropshire

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Jul 2019

First-tier Tribunal Declares Invalid Pitch Fee Increases

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Jul 2019

Tribunal Invalidates £500 and £600 Pitch Fee Increases for Caravan Owners in Shropshire

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Jul 2019

Tribunal Invalidates £150 Pitch Fee Increase for Assured Tenancies in Shropshire

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Jul 2019

First-tier Tribunal Invalidates Pitch Fee Increases

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Jun 2019

Tribunal Grants £2495 Weekly Firewatch Cost Dispensation for Urgent Smoke Detector Replacement

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Jul 2019

Tribunal Varies Leases to Correct Service Charge Mechanisms in Central London

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Jun 2019

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Rent to £950 Due to Property Issues

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).

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 Jun 2019

Tribunal grants £15,990.03 rent repayment order for unlicensed property in London

Struck OutFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Oct 2019

Ground Rent Dispute Struck Out by First-tier Tribunal

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·21 Oct 2019

Tribunal Sets £179,248/year Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in Ramsgate

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Aug 2019

Tribunal sets £810/month rent for assured tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Aug 2019

Tribunal sets £700/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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

Tribunal Sets £1590.50/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 Jul 2019

Tribunal Sets £19,215 Freehold Price for Assured Tenancy in Aston

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Jul 2019

Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Sewage Works Without Consultation

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.

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