Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Disrepair

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent from £650 to £930 per month after considering the property's condition and market value. The landlord initially proposed a rent of £950.

Tenant Wins Rent Reduction Due to Hardship and Property Defects

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £500 per calendar month, starting from 1 July 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Lift Repairs Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs, ensuring the safety of the building without causing harm to the tenants.

First-tier Tribunal rules unreasonable service charges not payable

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £700, which took effect on 17 July 2024. This decision was made by Judge A M Davies and a person, MRICS.

Tenant Wins Reduced Rent Due to Property Damage

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy Property

First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Works Dispensation

Tenant's Rent Repayment Claim Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £875, starting from 1 August 2024.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tenant's Breach Claim Dismissed by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a claimant's a person alleging breaches of a lease by a tenant, finding no breach of clauses regarding structural alterations and obstruction of common parts.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fees Based on RPI

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the pitch fees based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) while considering the maintenance responsibilities and disputes over a mature oak tree. The decision was made after inspecting the site and reviewing the written submissions.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent BMS Upgrade

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process required under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for an urgent Building Management System upgrade at a luxury apartment tower in London. The decision was made considering the necessity and urgency of the upgrade.

Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Health and Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent repairs that were necessary to ensure public safety. The repairs were needed to clear blocked rainwater outlets to avoid water damage and potential hazards.