Housing & Tenancy

Service Charge Determination for Tenant's Flat

The tribunal decided on the service charges for a tenant's flat over several years. They ruled that the service charges were valid, except for contributions to a a person which were not required.

Market Rent Determination for a Southampton Property

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Two-Bedroom Flat

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Agricultural Occupancy Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Rent for Poorly Maintained Property

Tribunal Grants Urgent Heating Works Dispensation Without Consultation

Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Insurance Premium for Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the insurance premium for the year 2023 was too high and reduced it. They confirmed the 2024 premium as fair and ordered the landlord to refund the tenants' fees.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Interim Service Charge Reasonable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the interim service charge of £218,390.02 is reasonable and must be paid. The charge was related to the section 20 consultation works. The tribunal considered the reasonableness of the charge and the lack of a process for reducing the interim service charge during the accounting year.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Major Works Without Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fee for Mobile Homes

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the pitch fee for mobile homes based on the condition of the a person's entrance gates and other factors. The decision was made in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Major Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Tenancy After Considering Property Condition

Financial Penalty Reduced for HMO Licence Breaches

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalty imposed on the claimant for breaches of his HMO a person conditions. The Tribunal found that the local housing authority followed the correct procedures and proved the breaches beyond reasonable doubt.

Landlord Successfully Appeals Financial Penalty for Non-Compliance

First-tier Tribunal Upholds 4.6% Pitch Fee Increase for Mobile Homes

The First-tier Tribunal decided to allow a 4.6% increase in pitch fees for mobile homes at a person, rejecting arguments that the a person's conditions had worsened.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI

Tenant Secures Rent Repayment Order Against Unlicensed HMO

The First-tier Tribunal granted a Rent Repayment Order against the landlord for operating an unlicensed HMO. The order was for £13,863, with the landlord required to pay £100 in respect of tribunal fees.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Balcony Repairs Without Hearing

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for major balcony repairs in a property in Eastbourne, based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.