Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £18,000 Premium for New Lease in London Property Case
First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium and Costs for Lease Extension
Tribunal sets £105/week fair rent for assured tenancy in Fillongley
Tribunal sets £115/week rent for assured tenancy in Kenilworth
Tribunal sets £609.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Sets Reasonable Costs for Lease Extension Claim
In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on reasonable costs for legal and valuation services in a lease extension claim. The Tribunal reviewed the work done by the respondents and set appropriate fees.
Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation for Listed Property in Bicester
Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Rent Challenge Due to Lack of Dispute
First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Costs for Tenant
First-tier Tribunal Sets Overriding Lease Prices Based on Underletting Covenants
In a recent case heard by the First-tier Tribunal, the prices for overriding leases were determined based on the interpretation of an underletting covenant. The Tribunal considered whether the covenant was absolute or qualified, which significantly affected the prices. The decision was made in the context of a section 24 a person under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.
First-tier Tribunal Disallows Excessive and Duplicated Costs
In a recent case heard by the First-tier Tribunal, the Tribunal decided to disallow certain costs as being excessive and duplicated. The ruling affects how costs are calculated in property management cases.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Protected Tenant's Property
Tribunal Sets £715 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Nottingham
First-tier Tribunal Sets Premiums for New Leases of Two Flats
Reasonable Costs in Collective Enfranchisement Process
First-tier Tribunal Rules Parking Space Unsafe and Unreasonable
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a specific parking space was unsafe and unreasonable for a resident's car. The ruling was based on the size of the space and its proximity to a roadway, considering the Mobile Homes Act 1983 and a person rules.