Housing & Tenancy

Rent Determination for Assured Tenancy: Tenant Wins Reduced Rent

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a property under an assured periodic tenancy. The Tribunal reduced the proposed rent to reflect the property's condition and improvements made by the tenant over the years.

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £950 per month, taking into account the property's condition and similar rents in the area.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge for Heating and Hot Water Reasonable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charge for heating and hot water was reasonable based on the landlord's actual costs incurred during the previous year. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tenant Wins Rent Repayment Order Against Landlord for Unlicensed HMO

Tribunal Grants Remediation Order Under Building Safety Act

Appeal dismissed: HMO occupancy limit upheld

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £120 per week for property

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal

Tenant's Challenge to Service Charges Allowed by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium for Statutory Lease Extension

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Recoverability

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation Without Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary and urgent to prevent further damage and health risks to the tenant.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The Rent Assessment Committee decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £995 per month, starting from October 18, 2024. This decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal has decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £735 per month, starting from October 19th, 2024. This decision follows the statutory process outlined in the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £850 for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal has determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy to be £850 per month, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision took effect on November 18, 2024.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy After Considering Property Condition and Market Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £630.63 per month for a property, effective from 7 January 2025. The decision was based on the property's condition, its location, and the current market conditions, including a scarcity allowance.

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable and Payable

The Tribunal decided that the service charges are reasonable and payable, ensuring the upkeep of the building. The Respondent was barred from further participation due to non-compliance with directions.