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 strikes out application for improvements to be considered in pitch fee reviews
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Drainage Repairs in Central London
The landlord was allowed to skip the usual consultation process for repairing damaged drainage systems because of urgent health and safety concerns and potential delays to other important works.
Budget for Service Charges Approved by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal approved the budget set by the directors for service charges for the year ending June 30, 2019, despite objections from some lessees about affordability. The decision was made under Section 27A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Tribunal Sets £170/Week Rent for Regulated Tenancy in Reading
The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent of £170.00 per week for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The decision took into account a person's condition, improvements made by the tenant, and comparable properties in the area.
Tribunal Grants Emergency Lift Repairs Dispensation for 28 Flat Building in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a residents' association to skip consultations for urgent lift repairs, as no harm to tenants was found.
Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £125 Weekly
Tenant's Challenge to Service Charges for Major Works Dismissed
Freehold Acquisition Premium Set at £0 Due to Ongoing Planning Issues
Freeholder Granted Dispensation for Delayed Response to Tenant Observations
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claremont Residents Association Recognition
Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease by Storing Equipment
Freehold Transfer Results in Management Order Discharge
Tribunal Sets £140/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Peterborough
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fire Safety Works in Adur District
Tribunal sets £554.80/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They used a specific formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to calculate the rent.