Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Extensive Façade Repairs

Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant violated several conditions in their lease, leading to penalties. This includes covering floors with carpets, avoiding noise disturbances, and not placing objects in communal areas.

Tribunal Grants Emergency Call System Upgrade Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to proceed with replacing an emergency call system without following standard consultation procedures because it was urgent and necessary to avoid potential risks to residents' safety.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Call System Upgrade Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements because the replacement of an emergency call a person was deemed urgent. This decision was based on the imminent switch-off of the current analogue a person and the difficulty in maintaining it.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Application for Rent Repayment Order

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Asbestos Removal and Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a management company to bypass consultation requirements for removing asbestos and installing fire safety equipment in a residential building. The decision was based on the urgent nature of the work and the lack of prejudice to the a person.

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charge Demand

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Listed Property in Corsham

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £765 per calendar month for a listed property in Corsham. They considered the property's condition, amenities, and local market conditions to reach this decision.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Plymouth Property

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Property Based on Market Value

First-tier Tribunal Determines New Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal determined a new fair rent for a a person under the Rent Act 1977. They considered the a person's condition and market comparables, while ignoring certain tenant improvements and disrepair issues. The decision was made by Mr. N. a person FRICS on 17 December 2024.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Assured Shorthold Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a tenant's property in Southall. They considered the property's condition, amenities, and similar properties in the area. The new rent was set at £1000 per calendar month, starting from 5 September 2024.

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Residential Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines New Fair Rent for Property

Freeholder Granted Dispensation for Urgent Chimney Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to skip the usual consultation process for urgent repairs needed to fix a burst water main. The decision was made to protect the water supply and prevent further damage.

First-tier Tribunal rules administrative costs for rent collection unpayable

First-tier Tribunal Varies Leases for Service Charges