Housing & Tenancy

Landlord's Application for Dispensation of Consultation Requirements Rejected

Service Charges Found Reasonable in First-tier Tribunal Decision

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges claimed by the landlord were unreasonable and significantly reduced the amount due from the tenant. The decision was based on the landlord's failure to comply with consultation requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal rules on service charge disputes for residential flats

Claimant Granted Right to Manage Tenants in First-tier Tribunal Decision

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Salford Flat

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set the market rent for a tenant's assured tenancy at £1,075 per month. The decision was based on evidence of comparable properties and the condition of the property in question.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Manchester Flat at £650 Monthly

First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £715 Monthly

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Considering Tenant Improvements

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to a lift's emergency call system. The repairs were deemed necessary to ensure safety for those trapped in the lift.

Tribunal Appoints Property Manager to Resolve Management Issues

The Tribunal appointed a property manager to handle issues in a building with several leaseholders. The manager will deal with problems like disrepair and unfair service charges.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs at Stoneleigh Court

First-tier Tribunal Determines Payability and Reasonableness of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the payability and reasonableness of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tribunal found some costs reasonable and others unreasonable, such as legal fees and late payment fees.