Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,950 Per Month
Market Rent Determination Under Housing Act 1988
Tribunal Sets New Rent of £950 Per Month
Tribunal Sets £795 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Trent
Appeal against HMO Licence Condition Dismissed by Tribunal
The Tribunal dismissed an appeal against the terms of an HMO licence. The appeal was based on the condition that occupation be limited to three households and four occupants. The decision was made considering fire safety and room size standards.
Tribunal sets £1018/month rent for assured tenancy in Croydon
Rent Determination for Assured Tenancy in LB Ealing
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Payability of Electricity Service Charges
Tribunal sets £278.50 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal determined the fair rent for a property in West London, taking into account the market rent and adjusting for scarcity and other factors as required by law.
Tribunal Sets £640/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Plymouth
Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) recently decided on a new market rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £1,425 per month, effective from 1 August 2025, ensuring the rent reflects current market conditions.
Tribunal Sets £1048 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Central London
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property in Central London. They considered the property's condition, market conditions, and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The final fair rent was set at £1200 per month.
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Regulated Tenancy
The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent for a regulated tenancy, taking into account the property's condition, location, and market rents, while adhering to the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.
Tribunal Sets £230.40/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bexleyheath
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Camden Property
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Refund Claims
Tribunal Sets £400/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Lewisham
Tribunal Grants £15,703 Dispensation for Urgent Tenancy Works in London
The landlord of a Victorian property needed to make urgent structural repairs. They asked the First-tier Tribunal for permission to skip the usual consultation process with the tenants. The tribunal agreed, granting the landlord permission to proceed with the repairs immediately.
Tribunal sets £1,800/month rent for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal determined the market rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered comparable evidence and the condition of the property, setting the rent at £1,800 per month effective from 24 July 2025.