Liverpool City Council has won a landmark tribunal ruling which could see heating costs cut for private tenants.The decision by the President of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (UTLC) means that heating systems provided in private rented properties should be economical to run, if occupiers are to be adequately protected from the harmful effects of cold.
This case involves an Application for Rent Repayment Order made by 14 Tenants. The London Panel awarded the order and for the Respondent to pay the Tenants a total of £11,183.59.
This case involves an Appeal against a Prohibition Order served by Blackpool Council. The Northern Panel dismissed the appeal and the Prohibition Order has been confirmed
This case involves an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by London Borough of Bexley, relating to a Category One hazard of ‘Excess Cold’.
The London Panel dismissed the Appeal.
This case involves an Application for a Rent Repayment Order made by Gateshead Council for the repayment of Housing Benefit paid to the Respondent Landlord.
The Northern Panel awarded the Rent Repayment Order to be paid in the sum of £3595.05.
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