Housing & Tenancy

Claimant Secures Interim MSV Rights and Partial Costs Award

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135394

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set a fair rent for a property at £254.00 every two weeks, following the guidelines of the Rent Act 1977.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £400 Per Month

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £400 per month for a tenant. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977, ensuring the rent is reasonable and fair.

Tribunal sets £1,750/month rent for assured tenancy in Chipping Norton

Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice: Removing Certain Hazards

The tribunal varied an Improvement Notice, removing hazards related to damp and mould growth, falls on level surfaces, and electrical hazards, and set a new compliance period of 18 November 2024. The tribunal confirmed the validity of the Improvement Notice and Payment Notice.

Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consulting Lesees on Urgent Repairs

Tribunal sets £199.27/month pitch fee for mobile home site in West Midlands

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal decided to allow an increase in the pitch fee for a mobile home park based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Tribunal reviewed several factors including the condition of the park and the services provided to the tenants.

Tenant Secures Rent Repayment Order Against Unlicensed Property Manager

RTM Company Loses Application Due to Lack of Qualifying Tenants

Tribunal Grants £8,793.60 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London

First-tier Tribunal Determines New Market Rent for Furnished Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new market rent for a furnished property. They set the rent at £1900 per month, effective from June 1st, after considering evidence from both the tenant and landlord.

First-tier Tribunal Decides Freehold Valuation at £1

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the value of acquiring the freehold of a property. Due to specific conditions like a nil ground rent and a very long remaining lease term, the freehold was valued at just £1.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Defects

Tribunal sets £238.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

Tenant Entitled to Fair Rent Determination Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant by considering the condition of the property and making necessary adjustments to the open market rent as required by the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal Sets £1,096 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £140 Per Week

Tenant Loses Rent Increase Challenge Due to Late Application

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Utility Contracts

Tenant Found to Have Breached Lease by Keeping Dog Without Consent

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant broke their lease by keeping a a person in their flat without the landlord's written permission, even though the a person didn't bother other tenants.