Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Consultation Requirements

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Dispute Between Tenants and Management Company

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notices for Two Residential Flats

Tenant Entitled to Renew Lease Under 1954 Act, Not Electronic Communications Code

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant's lease is protected under the 1954 Act, allowing the tenant to renew the lease under the Act rather than the Electronic Communications Code. The decision was based on the interpretation of the lease and the rights granted therein.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Water Charges for Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness and payability of service charges for water/sewerage for a property. The decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £19,968 per year. This decision was made using the Rent Act 1977 and considering the property's condition and relevant regulations.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs needed to prevent water damage. The decision was made because the repairs were urgent and necessary to protect the property.

Financial Penalty Reduced for Breach of Licensing Agreement

First-tier Tribunal Grants Right to Manage to Applicant Company

First-tier Tribunal rules property is self-contained under RTM Act

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the building at the address and the address qualifies as a self-contained building under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, allowing the a company to acquire the right to manage the premises.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works Following Roof Leak

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed after a roof leak. This decision allows the landlord to proceed with necessary work without consulting all leaseholders.

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for property

Tenant Granted Statutory Lease Extension Despite Missing Landlord

The First-tier Tribunal granted a tenant a statutory lease extension for their property even though they couldn't find the landlord. The tribunal decided the price for the lease extension is £67,500.80 and approved the terms of the new lease.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977

Tribunal Sets Capped Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £10277.50 per quarter, effective from 2 June 2025. This decision was made after considering the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Freehold Valuation for Leaseholders: £18,200 - First-tier Tribunal

Market Rent Determination for a Leased Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for a leased property. They considered the condition of the property and recent improvements made by the landlord to determine the rent of £157.61 per week.