Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation for Damp and Dry Rot in East Sussex
Tenant Wins Lease Extension Against Missing Landlord - First-tier Tribunal Decision
A tenant successfully extended their lease even though the landlord could not be found. The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount the tenant had to pay to extend the lease, setting it at £12,067.
First-tier Tribunal Validates Claim Notice for Right to Manage
Tribunal Grants £1,500 Dispensation from Consultation Requirements for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord dispensation from consultation requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, finding that the works did not cause any real harm to the tenants.
Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent roof repairs in late 2018
First-tier Tribunal Grants Lease Variation for Advance Service Charges
Tribunal sets £90/week fair rent for assured tenancy in Derby
Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach of Lease Covenants
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £83.00 Per Week
Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Safety Covenants and Cost Obligations
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Site Owner's Request for Increased Pitch Fees
Tribunal Grants £3,656 Dispensation for Urgent Repairs in Tenancy Case
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to skip certain consultation steps for urgent repairs to a residential property. The repairs were deemed necessary and cost-effective, allowing the landlord to proceed without full consultation.
Tribunal Sets £115/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in St Albans
Tribunal Sets £150/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Watford
Tribunal Grants £X Dispensation for Urgent Warden Call System Works in [Postcode District]
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs to a warden call system, ensuring safety for vulnerable residents.