Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Entitled to Recover Costs Incurred in Lease Extension Claim

Unreasonable Conduct Leads to Cost Order Against Claimant

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that the claimant must pay the respondent's legal costs because the claimant acted unreasonably during the proceedings. This includes failing to follow court directions and abandoning the case.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £1,120 per month for a property, taking into account the property's condition and local rental values. The decision was made in accordance with the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonableness of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges and administration fees demanded by a landlord from tenants. The tribunal found that the service charges on account were reasonable if they were estimated costs and expenses for the relevant year.

Reasonableness of Service Charges and Administration Fees Determined

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges and administration fees demanded by a landlord from tenants. The Tribunal ruled that the charges were reasonable if they were based on estimated costs and expenses for the relevant year, and if the landlord provided sufficient services. However, some charges were deemed unreasonable.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Payability

Freeholder Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Remediation Order for Fire Safety Defects

The First-tier Tribunal granted a remediation order requiring the landlord to fix fire safety defects in an 8-storey residential building. The order mandates replacing combustible materials with fire-resistant alternatives to ensure resident safety.

Rent Adjustment for Assured Shorthold Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines New Fair Rent for Rural Property

Rent Determination for Assured Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for London Property

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property in London. They considered the Retail Price Index and the previous rent to calculate the new fair rent.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Central London Property

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Based on Condition and Market Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £1144.00 per month for a property, taking into account its condition and market conditions, and ignoring any improvements made by the tenant.

Market Rent Determination for Property in Northolt

First-tier Tribunal Approves Lease Variations for Heat Meters

The First-tier Tribunal approved changes to leases allowing heat meters to be installed in a person flats. This change aims to reduce overcharges and encourage more efficient use of heating systems among a person.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fairness and affordability of service charges in a residential property. They also extended the a person management order until 2026. The ruling was based on the requirements set by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Statutory Consultation

Tenant Wins Partial Reimbursement of Fees in Service Charge Dispute