Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Application for Rent Recovery Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the claimant's application for recovery of overpaid rent and deposit under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The Tribunal ruled that advance rent payments and deposits within permitted thresholds are not subject to recovery under the Act.

Tenant Wins Rent Repayment Order Against Landlord for Unlicensed Property

A tenant successfully obtained a rent repayment order against the landlord for failing to license a person as required by law. The First-tier Tribunal granted the order, ordering the landlord to repay £2,488.33 within 28 days and reimburse the tenant's tribunal fees.

Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Hull

Financial Penalty Reduced for Landlord's Failure to Comply

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalty imposed on a landlord for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice. The penalty was lowered from £2805 to £1485.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Landlord's Costs Under Section 60

Tenant Granted Lease Extension Under Missing Landlord Provisions

Tribunal reduces service charge demand by £18,159.88 in London property dispute

Tribunal Grants £4865 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in North London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary and urgent, and there were no objections from the a person.

Unconditional Dispensation Granted for Urgent Building Works

Tribunal Grants £40,257 Pump System Repair Dispensation Unconditionally

Tenant Not Liable for Service Charges Due to Statutory Non-Compliance

Tribunal Sets £156/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £156.00 per week from April 7, 2025. They considered factors like the market rent and adjustments for tenant improvements and the scarcity of available properties.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135298

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Central Doncaster Flat

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a one-bedroom flat in central Doncaster. They considered the flat's condition, lack of amenities, and location, setting the rent at £550 per month.

Tribunal Sets £570 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

Tribunal Denies Elderly Tenant's Right to Buy Property in Barnsley

Tenant Wins Right to Buy Property in First-tier Tribunal Decision

Market Rent Reduced Due to Property's Condition

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Restrictive Covenant in Freehold Transfer

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Tenant Consultation for Urgent Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass consulting the tenants about major works due to urgent safety concerns. The works included repairing the north wall of the property to ensure safety.