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 Approves Service Charges for Flat Roof Replacement
First-tier Tribunal Determines Statutory Lease Extension Price When Landlord Missing
Tribunal Denies Right to Buy Exemption for Elderly Unsuitable Property
Tenant Entitled to Freehold Under Fair Terms - First-tier Tribunal Decision
In this case, a tenant sought to acquire the freehold interest in their property under fair terms as defined by the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The Tribunal accepted the valuation submitted by the claimant's valuer and determined the price to be £5,100.
Tenant Secures Rent Repayment Order Against Unlawful Landlord
A tenant successfully obtained a rent repayment order from the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) after proving that their landlord committed offenses under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, including unlawful eviction and harassment.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Tree Removal Without Consultation
Tenant Service Charge Limited to Immediate Premises
First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Reversion Prices
Tribunal sets £6,300 freehold price for The Old Forge in Cambridgeshire
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price to be paid into court for acquiring the freehold reversion of two properties based on historical leases and current valuation principles. This decision was made to ensure fair compensation for the freehold reversion of the properties.
Tribunal Sets £99.01 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Approves Tenant's Extended Lease Terms
The First-tier Tribunal approved the terms of an extended lease and decided that the tenant must pay £1,732.50 in costs to the landlord under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993.
First-tier Tribunal Allows Service Charges for Property Repairs
The First-tier Tribunal decided that a landlord can charge leaseholders for repairs to the external structure of a property if a person is in disrepair and all procedures have been followed correctly. This decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Tribunal Determines Breach of Covenant in Maintaining Garden
Tribunal Sets £14,976 Premium for Lease Extension in London Flat
Tribunal Sets £97.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Doncaster
Cost Recovery for Landlords Under Leasehold Reform Act
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonable costs that a landlord can recover from a tenant under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The decision included legal fees, valuer’s fees, and administrative costs.
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent at £100 per week
First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Reversion Value Under Leasehold Reform Act
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the value of a property's freehold reversion under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The Tribunal determined the appropriate sum to be £3,875, including the open market value and ground rent.
Tribunal Sets £4,542 Freehold Reversion Price for Assured Tenancy in Weston-super-Mare
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the value of a property's freehold reversion under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. They determined the sum to be £4,542, with no outstanding rent due. The decision was based on a valuation report and statutory criteria.