Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Wins Rent Adjustment Due to Property Condition

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent from £145.00 to £132.00 per week because the property was in poor condition. This decision reflects the importance of property maintenance in determining rent levels.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new monthly rent for a property after considering the landlord's proposal and the tenant's upgrades to the home.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Payable Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent for Tenant Improvements

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the fair rent for a tenant's improvements and property condition, setting a new rent of £732 per month.

Tenant Entitled to Fair Rent Adjustment Based on Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new monthly rent of £1,273.00 for a property after reviewing comparable evidence and considering the tenant's obligations.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for London Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £965 per month for a property in London. They considered the market rent, scarcity of similar properties, and the condition of a person. The decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and related regulations.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property

Tribunal Appoints Manager to Resolve Tenancy Disputes

First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium for Freehold Acquisition

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount to be paid for acquiring the freehold interest in a a person with two unique units. They considered the current and potential future uses of the units to determine the appropriate premium.

Freeholder's Request for Extended Remediation Order Rejected

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs Without Consultation

Tenant Wins Reduced Market Rent After Showing Property Condition

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach of Lease Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was in breach of several covenants in their lease, including payment of ground rent, maintenance of the apartment, and prohibition of nuisance and illegal activities. This decision was based on evidence showing non-payment of rent, poor maintenance of the property, and disruptive behavior.

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent of £1,610 per calendar month for an assured tenancy agreement. They considered the property's condition, amenities, and comparable rents in the area.

Tribunal Sets Rent at £900 Considering Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £900

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges for Balcony Repairs Are Recoverable

Tenant Granted Right to Manage Self-contained Building