Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Elderly-Suitable Dwelling

First-tier Tribunal Cancels Landlord's Penalty for Reasonable Excuses

Tribunal Reduces Rent Due to Disrepair and Non-Compliance

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the rent to £1,445 per month because the property had significant disrepair issues and was not compliant with local authority standards. The Tribunal inspected the property and found issues such as water leaks, black mould, and poor wooden flooring condition.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Tenant Costs Under 1993 Act

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Orders Claimant to Pay £10,000 in Costs

The First-tier Tribunal ordered the claimant to pay £10,000 in costs to the respondent for negotiating an agreement under the Electronic Communications a person. This decision ensures that the respondent is reimbursed for the legal and valuation expenses incurred during negotiations.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Principal Accountable Person for Higher-Risk Building

Invalid Rent Notice Struck Out by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

Tenant's Challenge to Service Charges and Electricity Costs Rejected by Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's challenge to the reasonableness of service charges and electricity costs under their tenancy agreement. The tribunal ruled that the costs were recoverable and reasonably incurred according to the terms of the agreement.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Landlord to Remedy Fire Safety Defects

First-tier Tribunal Orders Developer to Pay for Fire Safety Defects

First-tier Tribunal Grants Remediation Orders for Fire Safety

First-tier Tribunal Registers Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Leasehold Valuation Application Process Explained

This judgment provides detailed instructions for a leasehold valuation application under Sections 21/27 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. It includes requirements for submitting a a person’s report and relevant documents to the tribunal.

Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charge Payable

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Claim of Lease Breach

Tenant found in breach of lease repairs, ordered to pay damages

The Tribunal found that the tenant failed to properly maintain the property, leading to water leakage and damage to the flat below. The tenant was ordered to pay damages and fees.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy