Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Improvement Notices Found Invalid Due to Incorrect Service Dates
First-tier Tribunal Grants Telecoms Company Interim Rights for 5G Assessment
Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice for Property Without Gas Supply
In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal varied an improvement notice for a property without gas supply. Instead of requiring a gas central heating system, the tribunal ordered the installation of a full electric heating system to address health and safety hazards.
Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order Due to Identified Hazards
Tribunal Orders £6781.38 Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in East London
The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to the local authority for housing benefit paid due to an unlicensed HMO. This means the local authority can recover money paid in housing benefit because the HMO was not properly licensed.
First-tier Tribunal Orders Landlord to Repay Housing Benefit for Unlicensed HMO
Tribunal Orders £14,944.94 Repayment of Housing Benefit for Unlicensed HMO in Haringey
The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to the local housing authority for Housing Benefit paid to tenants of an unlicensed HMO. This decision was made under section 73(5) of the Housing Act 2004.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Water Charges Based on Total Cost
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay water charges based on the total cost divided among all residents, despite their objections to the method of charging and the legality of the shared water supply.
Tenant's Rent Reduced Due to Cladding Works
The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent from £2,300 to £2,000 per month because of the impact of cladding works on the tenant's use of the property. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
Tenant Wins Unlicensed HMO Case: Landlord Ordered to Repay Rent
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonableness of Estimated Service Charges
First-tier Tribunal Denies Landlord's Appeal Request
Tribunal sets £320/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle upon Tyne
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £320, effective from June 29, 2022. This decision was based on the terms of the tenancy agreement and relevant laws.
Tribunal Sets £1,088.50/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair a person for a property, setting it at £1,088.50 per month. This decision was made after considering the latest Retail Price Index and applying the formula specified in the a person Act 1977.