Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charges for Tenants

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Payable Service Charges

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on a tenant's challenge to service charges for the year 2020/21. The tribunal determined that the tenant must pay £23,529.10, including £6,106.83 that was contested. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Landlord wins appeal against financial penalty for minor HMO breaches

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Tenant Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consulting tenants about major works because the works were urgent and necessary for the safety and habitability of a person.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £804 Per Month Under Rent Act 1977

Tenant Successfully Challenges Proposed Rent Increase

A tenant challenged a proposed rent increase in the First-tier Tribunal. After considering the property's condition and comparable rents, the Tribunal set a new rent of £900 per month.

Rent Reduced to £2,500 Due to Property Condition

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent to £2,500 per month because the property had significant issues like leaking showers and damp walls.

Fair Rent Determination for Property Under Rent Act 1977

Market Rent Determination for Four-Bedroom Property in Ashford

The Tribunal decided on the market rent for a four-bedroom property in Ashford. After reviewing comparable evidence and the condition of the property, the rent was set at £1,750 per month, effective from October 4, 2024.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent for Property Condition

Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Property in Poor Condition

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a property in poor condition, taking into account the tenant's improvements and the property's disrepair. The new rent is £800 per month, effective from 1 September 2024.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Disputed Property

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

Fair Rent Determination Under Rent Act 1977

Fair Rent Determination for Property Condition and Scarcity

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, considering factors such as the property's condition and the scarcity of similar properties in the London area. The decision was made by Judge Pittaway on 22 October 2024.