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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)·11 Jul 2019

Tribunal sets £16,060/year rent for assured tenancy in London

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

Tribunal Sets £100 Freehold Transfer Price for Semi-Detached Bungalow in Leeds

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Jun 2019

Tribunal Sets £3,030 Freehold Reversion Price for Property in Weston-super-Mare

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Jun 2019

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Reversion Value

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal assessed the value for a tenant's right to buy the freehold of their property. The Tribunal decided the appropriate sum to be £4,848, following the procedures outlined in the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Jun 2019

First-tier Tribunal Increases Pitch Fees for Mobile Home Park

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Jun 2019

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Mobile Home Agreements

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the a person must provide free documentation explaining gas charges to mobile home occupants but found no breach regarding water or gas charges under the agreements.

RefusedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Sept 2019

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Request for Asbestos Removal Dispensation

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

Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission to Install Fire Alarm System in Harrogate Without Consultation

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 Jun 2019

Tribunal Sets £760/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Maidstone

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

Tribunal Sets £690/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Gravesend

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

Lease Extension Costs Adjusted for Reasonableness

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

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order Against Hazardous Flats

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

Tribunal Grants £X Lift Repairs Dispensation in Eastbourne

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process with tenants for urgent lift repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary and urgent, ensuring safety for elderly and mobility-challenged residents.

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

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Special Needs Accommodation

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

Tenant Association Granted Recognition Under Landlord and Tenant Act

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

Redecoration Costs Ruled Reasonable and Recoverable Under Lease Terms

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

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Proper Consultation Process for Major Works

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord had properly consulted the tenants about major works, or that it would have been reasonable to dispense with the consultation requirements under certain conditions.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Jun 2019

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges and Administration Charges

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 Jun 2019

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Penalty for Unlicensed HMO Operation

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal by the claimant against a penalty for operating an HMO without a required license. The Tribunal ruled that the claimant had committed a criminal offense under the Housing Act 2004.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Jun 2019

Emergency Remedial Action Upheld by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal upheld the decision of the Respondent to take Emergency Remedial Action under the Housing Act 2004 due to a category 1 hazard involving an imminent risk of serious harm to the health or safety of the occupiers.

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