Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Allows Retrospective Dispensation for Drainage Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI

Landlord Granted Emergency Repair Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to bypass consultation requirements for urgent plumbing repairs due to ongoing leaks and risks of complete water supply failure, which could severely impact residents' living conditions and cause significant property damage.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Lift Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord's request for dispensation from mandatory consultations with a person regarding urgent lift repairs. The decision was based on the absence of any objections and the urgency of the work.

First-tier Tribunal Extends HMO Licence Terms

In a case involving HMO licences for two properties, the First-tier Tribunal extended the licence terms until two months after the decision date. This extension allows the property owner time to resolve any issues related to planning permission.

First-tier Tribunal Approves Emergency Building Repairs Without Leaseholder Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Sets Service Charges for Charter House Tenants

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Landlord’s Breach Claim

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a landlord's a person for breach of lease covenants, ruling that there was no jurisdiction over unpaid ground rent or repairs and insufficient evidence of other breaches. The decision highlights the importance of clear statutory authority in such cases.

Tenant Wins Rent Repayment Order Against Unlicensed Landlord

Tribunal Sets Legal Costs for Freehold Acquisition

A tenant seeking to acquire freehold interest under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 had their legal costs determined by a tribunal. The claimant was required to pay £1,483.25 plus VAT for reasonable costs incurred by the landlord.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Major Works Consultation Requirements

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to proceed with major repairs without consulting a person because it found that doing so would not cause any harm or unfairness to the tenants. The decision was based on Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Landlord Granted Relief from Leaseholder Consultation Rules

First-tier Tribunal Sets Legal Costs for Freehold Purchase

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the legal costs a leaseholder must pay when acquiring freehold rights under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The decision sets the cost at £1,483.25 plus VAT for the landlord.

Tribunal Sets Enfranchisement Price at £35

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined that a tenant can purchase their freehold interest for £35 under Section 27(5) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The decision was based on evidence and valuation provided by the applicant's legal team.

Tribunal rules tenant must pay service charge for repairs

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant’s Rent Repayment Claim

A tenant applied for a rent repayment order after being evicted from her flat. She claimed she was unlawfully evicted due to financial difficulties. However, the tribunal ruled there wasn't enough proof that the landlord acted illegally, dismissing her application.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rental Rate for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent After Undue Hardship Claim

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £775.50 Per Month

The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent at £775.50 per month for a property based on market conditions and relevant deductions, including scarcity and lack of modernisation.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £760 PCM

The First-tier Tribunal set the fair market rent at £760 per month after considering both landlord and tenant evidence. The decision was influenced by improvements made during tenancy and similar rental prices in the area.