Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Association Granted Five-Year Recognition Certificate
Tribunal Upholds Financial Penalty for HMO Violations
The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty imposed by the Council on a property owner for failing to comply with housing regulations and obtaining necessary licences for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The owner was fined £16,000 for various violations, including lack of compliance with improvement notices and failure to obtain an HMO licence.
Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Tenant Considering Property Condition and Hardship
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £2250 for Historic Property
First-tier Tribunal Approves CPI-Based Pitch Fee Increases
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £1200 for Assured Periodic Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Rent Increase Due to Fire Safety and Construction Issues
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent increase for two tenants due to ongoing fire safety issues and significant construction disruptions impacting their living conditions. The Tribunal considered the poor state of communal areas, fire safety concerns, and construction works when determining the market rent.
Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy Following Section 13 Notice
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Rent Due to Fire Safety and Construction Works
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent increase for two tenants because of ongoing fire safety issues and construction works that made living in their flats difficult.
First-tier Tribunal Invalidates Rent Increase Notice Due to Lack of Service
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Post Landlord Improvements
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Water Charges for Park Home Residents
Tenant Wins Right to Manage Property in First-tier Tribunal Decision
The claimant successfully acquired the a person to manage the property after a dispute with the landlord over statutory requirements. The First-tier Tribunal found that the claimant met the necessary conditions under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent fire safety works at a residential property. This decision was made because there were no objections raised by the tenants and no evidence of harm to them.
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs
Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Tenant Consultation for Urgent Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consulting tenants about urgent repairs to a building's roof. The repairs were necessary to prevent water damage and save money by using existing scaffolding.
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Equitable Owner's Claim for Service Charges
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Building Repairs
Claimant's Attempt to Obtain Right to Manage Property Denied Due to Outdated Information
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the claimant could not obtain the right to manage the property because they used outdated information about the identity of the qualifying tenant. This decision was based on sections 78(1) and 79(2) of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.