Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Tenancy

Rent Assessment for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice for Tenant

The First-tier Tribunal varied an Improvement Notice issued by a Local Authority, reducing the scope of work required to address Category 1 and 2 hazards under the Housing Act 2004. The Tribunal confirmed the Notice was properly served on the owner of the premises.

Tribunal Adjusts Rent to £1450 After Considering Property Condition

The Tribunal decided to set the rent at £1450 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, adjusting the landlord's proposed rent after considering the property's condition. This includes the property's age and state of repair.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for two years, determining specific amounts payable by the tenant. The Tribunal also ensured that the landlord cannot pass their costs to tenants through service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Administration Charge

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges and the payment of an administration charge in a residential property case. The ruling was made by Judge N Hawkes.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Mobile Home Fees Based on Statutory Presumption

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) decided on new pitch fees for mobile homes based on the statutory presumption under the Mobile Homes Act 1983, ensuring the increase was fair and not unreasonable.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They considered various factors such as comparable properties and scarcity. The fair rent was set at £1,036 per month, effective from 26 February 2025.

Tenant Loses Holding Deposit Due to False Information

Service Charges Not Payable Due to Management Company's Non-Compliance

The Tribunal decided that service charges are not payable because the management company did not follow the necessary legal procedures. This means the tenant does not have to pay certain charges.

Tenant Wins Service Charge Dispute Against Landlord

Tenant Secures Rent Repayment Order Against Unlicensed Landlord

First-tier Tribunal Increases Pitch Fee by 4%

The First-tier Tribunal decided to increase the pitch fee for a mobile home by 4%. The decision was based on the Mobile Homes Act 1983, and the occupier was ordered to pay back the application fee.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Electrical Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed an applicant to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent electrical repairs at a residential building. The decision was based on the need to restore electricity quickly to ensure residents' safety and basic services.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent works. This decision was made because the works were urgent and could not wait for full consultation.