Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Rejects Invalid £750/month Rent Increase Notice for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
Tribunal sets £619.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Broadmayne
First-tier Tribunal Rules: Lack of Jurisdiction Over Unconnected Registration Fees
Tribunal Sets £510/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Childwall
Tribunal Sets £97/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £97.00 per week. They took into account the property's condition and compared it to similar properties in the area.
Tenant wins rent repayment order, but amount reduced to £1
The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to a tenant but significantly reduced the amount to £1. This decision was influenced by the tenant's awareness of the unlicensed status of the a person and the landlord's cooperation with authorities to obtain the necessary license.
Tribunal Sets £510/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Liverpool
Tribunal sets £115/week rent for assured tenancy in Huyton
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Rent Repayment Order Due to Exceptional Circumstances
The First-tier Tribunal reduced a rent repayment order because the landlord faced financial difficulties and acted at the request of other tenants to remove a problematic tenant.
Tribunal Determines Rent and Responsibilities for Assured Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172931
Tribunal Rejects £765 Management Fee for Assured Tenancy in Eastbourne
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that certain service charges and management fees were invalid because they did not meet the requirements set out in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Service Charges Regulations 2003.
Tribunal sets £710/month rent for assured tenancy in Hemel Hempstead
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £710, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the tenancy starting from 15 October 2012.
Tenant Challenges Reasonableness of Service Charges and Wins
First-tier Tribunal rules lessee breached lease by installing laminate flooring
Tribunal Sets £22,435 Premium for Lease Extension in London Property
First-tier Tribunal Approves Interim Empty Dwelling Order for Vacant Property
Tribunal Grants £2,250 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs at a multi-flat property in London, the address, to address water leakage and structural damage.
Tenant wins service charge dispute over improper notice service
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord could only recover £250 in service charges due to improper service of consultation notices to the tenant. This decision highlights the importance of proper notice service in landlord-tenant disputes.