Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Carpet Replacement

Claimant Acquires Right to Manage Premises

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Residential Flat

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled on whether certain service charges were payable for a residential flat. Some charges were upheld while others were reduced or dismissed based on compliance with legal requirements.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Reimbursement Claim

The claimant leaseholders of a person sought a refund of disputed service charges but were unsuccessful in their First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) application. Judge C A Rai dismissed the case, finding that the landlord had demonstrated sufficient proof of incurred costs despite lack of tangible evidence.

Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges: Electricity, Repairs, Block Lighting

Landlord Granted Urgent Boiler Replacement Dispensation

Tenants Win Service Charge Dispute Against Landlord

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord's request for dispensation from consultation requirements under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act because urgent repairs were needed to fix a leak. The decision was made without any objections from the tenants, as the repair was deemed necessary due to its urgency.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Fire Safety Improvement Notice

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal upheld an improvement notice issued by a local authority requiring remedial actions for fire safety hazards in a residential building. The decision highlights the authority’s right to enforce necessary improvements based on identified risks.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Including Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property, setting it at £568.00 per month including services. The decision reflects reasonable service charges and market rental values adjusted for local conditions.

Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order for Property with Insufficient Natural Light

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Claim Against Tenant for Lease Breach

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Enfranchisement Price

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the tenant can buy the freehold for £40 from the landlord, following a valuation under the Leasehold Reform Act. The decision was made without inspecting the property and relied on an expert's report.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increases Based on CPI

First-tier Tribunal Rejects RTM Company’s Right to Manage Claim

A property management company’s claim to manage a building under leasehold law failed because the landlord did not provide a proper response, leading the court to order the landlord to pay back the costs incurred by the management company.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Freeholder Lift Repairs Without Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Freeholder Dispensation for Roof Repairs

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a freeholder's request for dispensation from consulting tenants before carrying out urgent roof repairs at Lyttell Hall in South Nutfield. The decision was made as there were no objections from a person and the works had already started to prevent further water damage.