Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Social Housing Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal determined the market rent for a social housing property in Croydon, considering comparables and landlord responsibilities under sections 13 and 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The new rent was set at £288.46 per week.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

Tribunal Sets New Rent at £700 pcm After Landlord’s Notice Found Valid

A tenant challenged their landlord’s proposed rent increase but the First-tier Tribunal found the notice valid and set a new market rent at £700 per calendar month, effective from February 21, 2026. The decision was based on rental values in Leeds.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for London Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Unreasonable Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Uncommitted Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that an RTM (Right-to-Manage) company is entitled to receive uncommitted service charges from a previous managing entity. The decision was made due to the non-compliance of the previous manager with court directions and lack of evidence provided.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Disputes

Tribunal Rejects Refusal Order Application for New Agreement

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Repair Dispensation

Landlord Granted Permission for Emergency Repairs Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to carry out emergency repairs without consulting tenants because the work was urgent and necessary to prevent further damage from water leakage, ensuring that no tenant would be unfairly affected by this process.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to carry out urgent repairs to fire doors and leaking garage roofs without consulting tenants first, as required by law. This dispensation is conditional upon obtaining quotes from a person.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to bypass certain consultation rules when carrying out urgent repairs due to water leaks and rodent infestations. No objections were raised by the affected residents, and there was no evidence of harm caused by not following the usual procedures.

First-tier Tribunal: No Payment Required for Interim Rights

In a case involving an agreement for interim rights under the a person, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that no payment is required due to the minimal impact on the property and proper provision for administrative costs.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Late Appeal Against Remediation Costs Notice

A landlord's appeal against a notice demanding payment for a person safety repairs was dismissed by the First-tier Tribunal because the appeal was submitted too late, despite arguments that the notice wasn't received on time. The decision emphasises strict adherence to legal deadlines.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Property Inspection for Rent Assessment

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for HMO Room

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant’s Service Charge Challenge

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Works Dispensation

Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £800 PCM