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 Reduces Unreasonable Legal Costs for Tenant
Tribunal allows £4,603.48 service charge claim for leasehold property in Malvern
Landlord Exempt from Consultation for Urgent Lift Repairs - First-tier Tribunal Judgment
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord could bypass consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs at a property in Skipton, considering the health and safety concerns for elderly residents.
Tenant Wins Exclusion of Costs From Service Charge Determination
Tribunal Decision on Cost Recovery for Fire Safety Measures
Financial Penalty Confirmed for Unlicensed Dwelling House
The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a financial penalty of £2,625.00 against the claimant for operating an unlicensed dwelling house in a selectively licensed area. The claimant argued he did not receive initial correspondence due to being abroad and felt the penalty was too harsh. The Tribunal found the claimant's conduct amounted to a relevant housing offence and confirmed the penalty after reviewing the case.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172863
Fair Rent Determination for a Tenancy Agreement
First-tier Tribunal Decides Tenant Costs for Lease Extension
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay the landlord's reasonable costs for granting a new lease, including legal and valuation fees, as per the 1993 Act.
Claimant's Cost Application Rejected in Property Management Case
Tribunal Grants Flat Roof Repair Dispensation for Victorian Terraced House in London
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Victorian Townhouse
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary to stop water damage to the property.
Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charge Components
Tribunal Allows Urgent Repairs to Fascia Panels in Listed Building Without Full Consultation
Tribunal Rules £120 Charges Unpayable in London Tenancy Dispute
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that certain a person charges imposed by the landlord on the tenant were unreasonable and not payable. The tribunal also ordered the refund of application and hearing fees and prevented the landlord from charging costs of these proceedings as a person charges.
First-tier Tribunal Allows Right to Manage Property
The First-tier Tribunal allowed the applicant to manage a person despite objections raised by the respondent. The Tribunal concluded that the non-residential part of a person did not exceed 25% of the total floor area.