Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Application to Vary Lease Terms

Tribunal rules on pitch fee changes for mobile homes

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs needed to fix water leakage issues in a flat. This decision was made to prevent further damage and protect the health of the residents.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Repairs Without Consulting Leaseholders

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Acquisition Premium at £2,129,688

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £20,470 per year. They used the Retail Price Index and specific formulas to determine the rent, ensuring it aligns with market conditions and statutory guidelines.

Tribunal Reduces Proposed Rent Due to Property Disrepair

The First-tier Tribunal decided to reduce the proposed rent because the property had disrepair issues. The rent was set at £1305 per month.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Claimant Successfully Acquires Right to Manage Property

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Local Authority Granted Dispensation from Energy Contract Consultation Requirements

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a local authority to bypass certain consultation requirements for an energy contract, ruling that it would be impractical to follow the usual procedures and that leaseholders would not suffer any harm.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Based on Statutory Provisions

Tenant Entitled to Reasonable Costs Under 1993 Act

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant is entitled to reasonable costs incurred by the landlord in connection with the grant of a new lease. The Tribunal ruled that the landlord's legal fees of £2,500, valuation fees of £1,250, and disbursements of £25 are reasonable, excluding VAT if not recoverable by the landlord.

First-tier Tribunal dismisses claimant's appeal over prohibited payment

Letting Agent Appeals Successful: Financial Penalty Quashed

RTM Company Granted Right to Manage Self-contained Building

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that an a company was entitled to manage a self-contained building with six flats held by qualifying tenants. The decision was based on the criteria set out in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

First-tier Tribunal Denies Leave to Appeal on Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges in a dispute over litter picking and pest control costs, ultimately denying leave to appeal.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent to £600 for Poorly Equipped Property

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Bristol Property Under Rent Act 1977

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy