Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Rent Repayment Orders Awarded to Tenants in First-tier Tribunal Case
Rent Determination for Assured Tenancy: £115.00 Per Week
The Tribunal decided on the rent for a poorly maintained property at £115.00 per week, taking into account the property's condition and similar properties in the area.
Improvement Notice Quashed for Incorrect Dates
Tribunal sets £18,000 premium for new lease in missing landlord case in London
Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charges and Limits Litigation Costs for Tenants in Newcastle
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges were reasonable but limited the landlord's ability to recover costs through these charges.
Tribunal Sets £28,300 Lease Extension Premium for One-Bedroom Flat in London
First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Claimant's Application for Lack of Merit
The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the claimant's application, ruling that a manager appointed under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 is not responsible for conducting a retrospective reconciliation of historic service charge accounts.
Tribunal Sets £450 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Leamington Spa
Tribunal Sets £717/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Leicester
Tenant Wins Appeal Against Improvement Notice and Gets Fees Reimbursed
Tenants Must Pay Service Charges for Communal Heating Systems
First-tier Tribunal Declares Improvement Notice Invalid Due to Timing Error
Service Charges Payable Despite Decades Without Collection - First-tier Tribunal
Tenant Wins £3,750 Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO in London
Tribunal Upholds £22,500 Penalty for HMO Breaches
Tribunal Sets Premium for New Lease and Reasonable Costs
Tribunal Sets Premium for Lease Extension and Costs
Emergency Prohibition Order Against Tenant Reversed
The First-tier Tribunal reversed an emergency prohibition order against a tenant, ruling that the local authority did not adequately consider all options before issuing the order. The decision highlights the need for authorities to explore alternatives like improvement notices before taking drastic measures.