Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Quashes HMO Financial Penalties

First-tier Tribunal confirms HMO heating requirements

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that the ensuite rooms in a house of multiple occupation (HMO) must have their own heating system. The Tribunal rejected the argument that central heating in the bedrooms was enough to keep the ensuite rooms warm and comfortable.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £212 Per Week

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £212 per week for a property, considering factors like the property's condition and improvements made by the tenant.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Claims

Tenant Allowed to Take in Lodger Despite Lease Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant did not breach their lease by taking in a lodger, despite covenants prohibiting the premises from being used for any purpose that could cause a nuisance or annoyance to other residents.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Reasonable Pitch Fee Increase

First-tier Tribunal sets new rent for assured periodic tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent of £1,520 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from July 1, 2024. This decision was based on the current market conditions and the property's state.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Additional Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Lease Variation for Subletting

First-tier Tribunal Allows Right to Manage Claim Under 2002 Act

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the applicant could acquire the Right to Manage their property under the no-fault RTM regime of the 2002 Act. The ruling was based on the proportion of non-residential space in the building, which was less than 25%. This means the applicant can now manage the property themselves.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonableness of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for repairs and improvements in a residential property. The ruling was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £3,036 per quarter for a rented property in London. They considered factors such as the property's condition and market conditions to determine the fair rent.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £184 per week for a property in London. They considered the market rent and adjusted it based on the condition of the property.

Council Permitted to Skip Consultation for Tenants' Energy Contracts

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1150 per month, effective from 25 May 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £214 per week. They considered factors like the property's condition, market value, and the scarcity of similar properties in the area.

Tenant Entitled to Reasonable Costs Under 1993 Act

Freeholder Granted Urgent Repairs Dispensation Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a freeholder to carry out urgent repairs to fix broken pipes without consulting the tenants, because of health and safety concerns.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs