Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal sets fair rent of £122 per week under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy

Tribunal Grants Dispensation 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 to fix water leakage and prevent black mold growth. The tribunal ruled that the tenants had not suffered any significant harm from the lack of consultation.

Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Tenant Found in Breach for Failing to Provide Insurance Proof

Tenant Wins Adjusted Market Rent After Improving Property Conditions

Tribunal Reduces Proposed Rent After Considering Property Condition and Tenant Improvements

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent after considering the property's condition and improvements made by the tenant. The final rent was set at £875 per month.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new market rent for a property after considering comparable evidence and the condition of the property. The decision reflects the fair value of the property based on current market conditions.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Electricity Charges in Tenants' Service Charge

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed a tenant's electricity charges in their service charge and found them to be unreasonable. They ordered a recalculation to ensure the charges were fair and reasonable. (Judge Daley, First-tier Tribunal)

Tenant Secures Rent Repayment Order Due to Unlicensed Property

Fair Rent Determination Under the Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal has decided on the fair rent for a rented property. They set the monthly rent at £424.52, starting from February 13, 2025. This decision follows the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Fair Rent of £716.50

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a new fair rent for a property. The rent is set at £716.50 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision follows the calculations under the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets Capped Fair Rent for Tenant

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant's property, adjusting the open market rent and capping it at £117.00 per week according to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tenant Granted Permission to Purchase Freehold Interest

A tenant applied to purchase the freehold interest of their property because they couldn't find the landlord. The tribunal decided the price to be £3,485, allowing the tenant to proceed with the purchase.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Emergency Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to carry out emergency works without consulting the tenants, as the works were necessary to prevent significant water damage and no harm was caused to the tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Appeal for Late Submission

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Asbestos Removal and Boiler Replacement Works

First-tier Tribunal Assesses Tenant Costs for New Lease Claim

The First-tier Tribunal assessed the costs payable by the tenant following a notice of claim for a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The tribunal found that the tenant owed the landlord £4166.40 including VAT for the costs incurred in obtaining the new lease.