Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Costs for Landlord

Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice with Extended Deadline

Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the state of the property, which had several issues like dampness and faulty electrics.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fire Safety Measures

First-tier Tribunal Grants Appointment of Property Manager

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lift Repairs Exceeding £250 Per Flat

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements when carrying out lift repairs that cost more than £250 per flat. The repairs were necessary due to a non-functioning lift causing significant inconvenience and hardship for tenants, especially those with a person issues.

Landlord Entitled to Recover All Costs for Challenging Right to Manage Claim

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a landlord who successfully challenges a right-to-manage application is entitled to recover all reasonable costs, including those incurred at the Upper Tribunal. This ruling is based on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Service Charges Determined Reasonable and Allowable

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Rent for Assured Shorthold Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed a tenant's request to reduce their rent, considering the a person's condition and comparable rents. They decided that the current rent of £1,800 per month was fair and reasonable.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Emergency Works

Rent and Service Charges Determined for Assured Shorthold Tenancy

Rent Valuation Adjusted for Tenant Improvements and Disrepair

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent valuation to consider the improvements made by the tenant and the disrepair issues in the property. This means the rent will be lower than initially set.

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £120 per week for property

The First-tier Tribunal has set a fair rent of £120 per week for a property, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision follows the calculation method outlined in the Rent Act 1977.

Tenant Ordered to Pay Reasonable Service Charges and Administration Fees

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges and administration charges demanded by the management company were reasonable and payable, subject to year-end adjustments. The tenant failed to provide a valid reason for non-payment and did not identify any specific items as excessive.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Decision Against Park Home Maintenance Claims

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Structural Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent structural repairs in an eight-storey block. The landlord needed to address serious structural issues immediately, and since no leaseholders objected, the Tribunal granted permission.