Housing & Tenancy

Tenants win repayment of prohibited payment under Tenant Fees Act

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a letting agent must repay £1,024 to tenants for prohibited payments made during the transfer of their tenancy, under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Works Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation From Consultation Requirements

Claimant Challenges Licensing Conditions in First-tier Tribunal

Tenant Can Withhold Payment If Service Charge Demand Is Invalid

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can refuse to pay a service charge if the landlord's demand does not include a summary of the tenant's rights and obligations. This decision is based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at £1071 for Property in Eastbourne

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property in Eastbourne, setting it at £1071 per month according to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Brighton Property

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair market rent of £1,200 per month for a property in Brighton, taking into account comparable evidence and the condition of the property.

Fair Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £850 per month for an assured periodic tenancy after considering comparable evidence and local rental values. The decision took effect from May 1, 2025.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Ground Floor Flat

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges for Tenant

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They used a special formula to calculate the rent, taking into account the retail price index and adjustments for scarcity and tenant improvements.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Certain Service Charges Unreasonable and Unpayable

RTM Company Not Entitled to Accrued Uncommitted Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the a company was not entitled to any accrued uncommitted service charges from the landlord. However, the a company was ordered to pay the landlord's costs.

Appeal Against Financial Penalties Dismissed for Being Filed Out of Time

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the claimant's appeal against financial penalties because the appeal was filed too late. The court highlighted the importance of adhering to strict time limits for appeals under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.

First-tier Tribunal Stays Breach of Covenant Case Pending Further Developments

The First-tier Tribunal stayed a breach of covenant case pending further developments in related proceedings involving enfranchisement claims. The tribunal lacked jurisdiction to determine terms of acquisition without a counter notice admitting entitlement.

First-tier Tribunal Designates Management Company as Principal Accountable Person

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They set the rent at £167.86 per week, effective from June 13, 2025.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to the landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent repairs. The repairs were needed due to a broken sewer drain causing health risks and potential structural damage.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Lease Terms

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant breached their a person by failing to regularly repaint the exterior of their property, but did not breach terms related to inspections and insurance.

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges and Administration Charges