Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Rent Adjustment Considerations for Tenants Under the Housing Act 1988
Tribunal Reduces Pitch Fee After Finding Significant Loss of Amenity
Fair Rent Determination for Property in Derbyshire
Tribunal Sets £650/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Solihull
Tribunal Rejects Appeal Against HMO Breach Penalty
Tribunal Sets £35,370 Premium for Lease Extension in London
Tribunal Varies Prohibition Order to Allow Residence
First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Safety Works Dispensation
Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Orders Due to Overcrowding Hazards
The First-tier Tribunal upheld prohibition orders due to overcrowding and space issues in several flats. The local authority successfully argued that these conditions posed serious health risks under the Housing Act 2004.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Statutory Lease Extension Price for Missing Landlord
In this case, a tenant sought a statutory lease extension but faced difficulties because the landlord could not be found. The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price for the extension, setting it at £48,072.
Tribunal rejects appeal against prohibition order on undersised room
Claimant's Request for Costs Denied by First-tier Tribunal
Tribunal Rejects Cost Claim in Tenancy Dispute
In a recent tenancy dispute, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that the local authority did not need to pay the claimant's legal costs because its actions were reasonable. The case involved a disagreement over the enforcement of housing regulations.
Tenant Wins Appeal Against Prohibition Order Due to Flawed Assessments
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Orders Against Inadequate Flats
The First-tier Tribunal upheld Prohibition Orders against the claimant's flats, deeming them inadequate for permanent habitation due to space hazards. The decision was based on the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) Regulations 2005.
Tribunal reduces £26,000 financial penalty for unlicensed tenancy in Croydon
The First-tier Tribunal reduced a financial penalty from £26,000 to £20,000 for a landlord who failed to get a license for renting out a a person. The decision was made considering the seriousness of the offense and the need for a fair penalty.
Tenant Secures Rent Repayment Order Against Landlord for Unlawful Actions
Tribunal Sets £66,539 Premium for New Lease in London Flat
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for a lease extension based on the market value of the property with the extended lease. They valued the property at £515,000, leading to a premium of £66,539.