Housing & Tenancy

Claimant Secures Interim MSV Rights and Partial Costs Award

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977

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.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Property

Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consulting Lesees on Urgent Repairs

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.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI

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

Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Urgent Roof Repairs

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 Adjusts Rent Due to Property Defects

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.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy

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.

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

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

Tenant Loses Rent Increase Challenge Due to Late Application

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Utility Contracts

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Sewage Repairs