Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent Using RPI

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £975, which will take effect from May 17, 2025.

Tenants Win Service Charge Challenge, Costs Capped at 25%

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges levied by the landlord were unreasonable and ordered the costs to be capped at 25% of the total costs. This decision helps protect tenants from excessive service charges.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Tenancy

Landlord Granted Urgent Heating Repairs Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent heating repairs. The decision was based on the necessity of the repairs and the landlord's reasonable actions.

Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notices for Residential Hazards

Rent Determination for New Property - Tenant Wins

A tenant applied to the First-tier Tribunal to challenge a rent increase notice from the landlord. The Tribunal considered market conditions and minor defects in a person and decided on a new rent of £1750 per calendar month.

Directions Issued for Tenancy Deposit Claim Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

The First-tier Tribunal issued directions in a case where a tenant is claiming the recovery of a prohibited payment or holding deposit under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The directions outline what each party needs to submit to support their case.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges for Asbestos Removal Reasonable and Payable

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Agreement

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works to Prevent Water Damage

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a management company to skip consulting residents before carrying out urgent repairs to fix water damage in certain flats. The decision was based on the need to address urgent health concerns and poor living conditions.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Tenant's Request for Rent Repayment Order Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

Judgment on Reasonableness of Service Charges in Residential Property

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Regulated Tenancy Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property under a regulated tenancy. They took into account the improvements made by the tenant and the impact of nearby construction works on the property's value.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £208 Per Week

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable and Payable

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs