Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Alarm Upgrade Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for upgrading a fire alarm system, finding the work urgent and necessary for safety. The decision was made by Judge J a person FRICS.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Necessary Works

The First-tier Tribunal decided that tenants must pay certain service charges for necessary works. The tribunal found these charges reasonable under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Clarifies Service Charge Recoverability

Landlord Wins Speed Bump Dispensation Order Due to Health and Safety Concerns

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Considering Property Condition

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property considering its condition and missing amenities. The rent was set at £181.70 per week.

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Reasonable Costs for Early Termination Allowed

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977, taking into account the market rent and statutory adjustments. The final fair rent set was £265.10 per week.

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Property Based on Condition and Location

Financial Penalty Confirmed for HMO Fire Safety Breach

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Property Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted dispensation from consultation requirements for urgent repair work needed due to safety concerns at a property. This means that the landlord can proceed with repairs without going through the usual consultation process, as long as it is reasonable and in the best interest of the a person.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges for Property

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the service charges and administration charges for a property, confirming their reasonableness and payability under relevant legislation.

Lease Variation and Service Charges Clarified by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

Tribunal Reduces Rent Due to Property Condition Issues

First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Elderly-Friendly Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a property cannot be sold to the tenant because it is particularly suitable for elderly people. The ruling was based on the Housing Act 1985.

Tenant Ordered to Pay Legal Fees After Breaching Lease Covenants

Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Rural Property

Freehold Enfranchisement Prices Set for Two Properties

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the prices for tenants to buy the freehold of their properties under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The decision resolved disputes over the valuation and payment amounts between tenants and landlords.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

Tribunal rules on service charges under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985