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 rules on service charges and breaches of covenant
First-tier Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction on Proposed Works Requirement
The First-tier Tribunal decided that it did not have the power to decide whether certain fire safety works were necessary and reasonable. As a result, the claimant cannot recover the costs of the proposed works from the service charge.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Water Damage Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consultations with leaseholders for essential water damage repairs, finding it reasonable and without prejudice to the leaseholders. This decision applies Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Tribunal sets £480/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Paying Conservatory Roof Repairs as Service Charges
Reasonableness of Service Charges for Major Works and Decoration
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent repairs in London
Tribunal Grants £1,000 Pump Replacement Dispensation for Four-Flat Block in London
Tenant Ordered to Obtain Fire Safety Report After Breaching Contract Term
Tribunal Grants £15,760 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in Nottingham
Disputed Service Charges Ruled Unpayable by First-tier Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that disputed service charges are not payable because there was no legal basis for collecting them under the lease or other contract. Judge C Goodall made this decision on February 25, 2019.
First-tier Tribunal Allows Landlord to Skip Consultation for Urgent Damp Proofing Works
Right to Manage Claim Notice Not Properly Served
Tribunal Rules £6,161.35 in Service Charges Payable and Reasonable for Block of 45 Flats
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Major Works at Residential Property in Andover
The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord dispensation from consultation requirements for major works at a person Court, excluding the eaves overcladding, finding no prejudice to a person. Judge E Morrison presided over the case.