Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets New Rent of £825 for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Denies Rent Repayment Order to Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal denied a rent repayment order to tenants who claimed their landlord committed offenses during their tenancy. The judge ruled there wasn't enough proof of wrongdoing by the landlord.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Building Repairs

Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to a balcony and ceiling. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further water damage and ensure the safety of the building.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Service Charges for Leaseholders

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) reviewed a service charge determination application and decided that certain charges were unreasonable and should be reduced or dismissed entirely. This ruling affects a person and landlords in disputes over service charges.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Window Works

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Considering Improvements and Disrepair

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property in London. They took into account the property's condition, improvements made by the tenant, and any disrepair issues. The fair rent was set at £300.50 per week, effective from 30 June 2025.

First-tier Tribunal Reverses Condition for Extra Sink or Dishwasher in Student Accommodation

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for a property, considering the condition of the house and the amenities provided. They adjusted the rent down from the landlord's proposal due to issues like cracked doors and water damage.

Landlord's Bid to Skip Consultation for Roof Repairs Rejected by Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Lease Terms

First-tier Tribunal Removes Resident Caretaker Obligation in Lease Variation

The First-tier Tribunal varied the leases to remove the obligation to provide a a person a person and substitute an obligation to provide a a person who may or may not be a person. This decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Service Charges for Tenants

Claimant Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Necessary Roof Repairs

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Boiler Flue Replacement

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach of Covenant for Flat 11

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant was in breach of covenant for Flat 11 but not for Flat 9. The tenant was ordered to pay service charges and costs for Flat 11 but not for Flat 9.