Housing & Tenancy

Tenant successful in challenging service charges for building insurance and roof works

Tenant Not Obligated to Pay Full Service Charge for Commercial Roof Replacement

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant is not required to pay full service charges for roof replacement works over a commercial unit, unless the lease specifically states that the tenant must contribute.

Appeal dismissed: HMO fire safety standards upheld

The Tribunal dismissed an appeal against the conditions attached to a HMO a person, upholding the requirement for a Grade A, LD2 fire alarm system. The decision was based on the need to comply with fire safety standards as per the a person Act 2004.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Retrospective Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Pitch Fee Increase Due to Insufficient Evidence

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Retrospective Dispensation for Necessary Damp Repair Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for necessary damp repair works at a property. The decision was based on the urgency and necessity of the repairs, and the fact that no leaseholder objected to the works.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £900

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £900, which took effect in August 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £1250

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1250, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made on 6 November 2024 by Mr a person and Mr a person.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Tenancy Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repair Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent repair works because the works were necessary to fix water damage and prevent health risks to residents.

First-tier Tribunal Exempts Landlord from Consulting Tenants for Urgent Fire Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium for Collective Enfranchisement

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

Tenant Granted Lease Extension When Landlord Missing

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Based on Property Condition

Tenant Wins Reduced Rent Due to Poor Property Condition

The Tribunal reduced the proposed rent increase from £1,750 to £1,312.50 per month because the property had significant mould and dampness, reducing its market value.

Service Charges Found Reasonable and Payable in Residential Property Dispute

Landlord Granted Urgent Works Dispensation Without Consultation