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.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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

Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Roof Repairs Without Consultation

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.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

Unconditional Dispensation Granted for Urgent Building Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Works

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

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

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 Determines Fair Rent for Property

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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.

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

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

Market Rent Reduced Due to Property's Condition

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Restrictive Covenant in Freehold Transfer

Fair Rent Determination for a London Property

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property in central London, taking into account the property's condition and market rent. The decision was made based on the Rent Act 1977.