Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charge Reasonableness

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Boiler Replacement Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for an urgent boiler replacement. This decision was made after considering the urgency of the situation and the consent of the leaseholders.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Financial Penalty for Unlicensed Property

First-tier Tribunal Allows Right to Manage Claim Despite Procedural Issues

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a resident management company was entitled to manage a property even though some procedural steps were not followed correctly. The decision was based on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

First-tier Tribunal Extends Manager's Term Until Works Completion

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs Without Leaseholder Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass consulting the leaseholders about major works due to the urgency of repairing a broken lift motor. The leaseholders were not prejudiced by the decision.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation From Consultation Requirements

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass the usual consultation process with leaseholders regarding major works, specifically the installation of an audible fire alarm system, due to the lack of objections from the leaseholders and the absence of proven harm to them.

Reasonable Costs for Granting a New Lease Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonable costs for granting a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The Tribunal found that the Respondent's costs were too high and reduced them to a more reasonable amount.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

Tribunal Sets Higher Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Service Charges Liability

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord could be exempted from consultation requirements for fire safety works to doors, as no significant harm was caused to the tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction on Rent Increase Case

The First-tier Tribunal decided it couldn't rule on whether a rent increase was fair according to the tenancy agreement. This decision was based on the lack of jurisdiction under the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Late Market Rent Appeal

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent for a a person based on its current condition and what similar properties are renting for. The new rent was set at £1,050 per month, starting from the date of the decision.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable and Payable

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges requested by the landlord were reasonable and payable. The Tribunal considered various factors including the costs and quality of services provided.

Tenant Wins Repayment of Overpaid Service Charges