Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Grants £49,204 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Havering
First-tier Tribunal Grants Remediation Order for Building Defects
Tribunal sets £1080 for accountancy fees in assured tenancy dispute in London
Tribunal sets £650/month rent for assured tenancy in Orford, Warrington
Tribunal sets £475/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent for a property at £475 per month based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, which uses changes in the retail price index to determine maximum fair rent.
Tribunal sets £865/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
Tribunal sets £575 insurance premium for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fairness and affordability of service charges for a a person. The tribunal reviewed charges for insurance, electricity, and maintenance services among others, adjusting some charges based on reasonableness criteria.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lift Replacement Works
Service Charges for Drainage Works Deemed Reasonable by Tribunal
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the cost of drainage works was reasonable and should be paid by leaseholders. The decision was based on proper consultation procedures and the terms of the lease.
Tenant Loses Case Over Unauthorised Window Changes
Tribunal reduces service charges for flat in London to £575 for insurance in 2024
Tribunal Grants £31,414 Dispensation for Urgent Drainage Repairs in Wimbledon
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent drainage repairs at a residential property. This decision was made under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1. The repairs were deemed necessary due to flooding and unpleasant odours caused by non-functional drainage pipes.
Tribunal Grants £13,500 Lift Repair Dispensation for High-Rise Tenancy in London
First-tier Tribunal Grants Right to Manage to RTM Company
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that an a company was entitled to manage a property despite objections from a leaseholder. The decision was made by Judge D Gethin on 3 September 2025.
Application Struck Out: Claimant Fails to Meet Jurisdiction Requirements
In a recent tenancy dispute, the First-tier Tribunal struck out the claimant's a person due to lack of jurisdiction, and ordered the Respondent to reimburse the claimant's a person fee.
Tribunal sets £179/week fair rent for assured tenancy in Leyton
The First-tier Tribunal determined the fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977, applying the Maximum Fair Rent Cap calculation, resulting in a fair rent of £179 per week.
Tribunal Sets £1224/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set a fair rent of £1224 per month for a property, effective from 2 September 2025, under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was based on several factors including rental values and the condition of the property.
Rent Reduced for Tenant Due to Property Condition
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent at £526.50 per month
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Using Maximum Fair Rent Formula
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £199.00 per week for a property, following the Maximum Fair Rent formula under the Rent Act 1977. This decision was based on the latest Retail Price Index (RPI) figures and the previously registered rent.