Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tribunal Sets £267.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
Landlord Ordered to Repay Rent for Operating Unlicensed House
Tribunal Grants £250+ Repair Works Dispensation for London Flats
Tribunal Decides on Fair Distribution of Service Charges Among Tenants
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Fairness
Tribunal Sets £225.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Fulham Area
Tribunal Sets £190/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Mortlake
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a rented property, setting it at £190.00 per week. This decision was made using a specific formula under the Rent Act 1977.
Tribunal sets £192.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Lewisham
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £192.50 per week for a property. They used a specific formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to calculate the rent, taking into account the property's condition and scarcity.
Tribunal Sets £162.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Haringey
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a rented property, setting it at £162.50 per week starting from August 19, 2025. The decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Maximum Fair Rent formula.
First-tier Tribunal Orders Repayment of Holding Deposit
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenant Under Rent Act 1977
Tribunal Sets £2,400 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Lee
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Increase After Assessing Property Condition
First-tier Tribunal Rules Insurance Excess as Service Charge
Tenant Entitled to Excess Payment Repayment Under Tenant Fees Act 2019
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was entitled to have an excess payment repaid to them after paying a £3000 fee for early termination of their tenancy. The Tribunal found that the payment was more than the actual loss incurred by the landlord and ordered the excess to be returned.
Tribunal dismisses challenge to £12,568.93 service charges in residential property dispute
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for a person in a property in Liverpool. The Tribunal found that the charges were reasonable and not duplicated, despite complaints from the a person about poor financial governance and lack of transparency.
Market Rent Determination for Residential Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new market rent for a residential property. They set the rent at £440.00 per month, considering the property's condition and recent improvements. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.