Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Long-Term Energy Agreements

In a case before the First-tier Tribunal, the landlord was allowed to bypass certain consultation requirements when entering into long-term contracts for gas and electricity supplies. The decision was made on the condition that the landlord maintains transparency by uploading contract details and comparative data online.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Landlord’s Denial of Right to Buy

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord who denied a tenant’s right to purchase their home based on a person's suitability for a person residents. The decision was made considering factors such as accessibility and design features that cater to independent living needs.

Tribunal Rejects Claim to Enforce Lease Covenants

Tribunal Appoints Manager for Property with Maintenance Issues

Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Legal Costs

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent at £1,250 per Month

Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at Maximum Level Under Rent Act

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonable Service Charges and Costs

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges and ruled that legal and litigation costs could not be recovered as service charges. This decision was made based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Service Charge Determination for Resort Tenants

This judgment involves leaseholders in a a person complex who sought determination of their service charge liabilities. The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the charges and determined them based on the terms of their leases and relevant legislation.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof and Stair Works

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable and Payable

First-tier Tribunal Grants Balcony Replacement Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Sets Open Market Rent at £800 per Month

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the monthly rent at £600, effective from August 15, 2025, excluding water rates and council tax but including services as agreed.

First-tier Tribunal Imposes Three-Year Banning Order on Rogue Landlord

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent and service charges for an assured periodic tenancy agreement. The tribunal set a clear monthly rent of £500, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paragraph 3. The decision also outlines the terms regarding repairs and services.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal determined the market rent for an assured tenancy in Dagenham, adjusting from £2300 pcm to £1995 pcm due to property defects and condition. The decision was based on evidence of repairs, utility responsibilities, and comparable rental values.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Rent Repayment Order Against Landlord

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges for Leaseholders

Leaseholders disputed excessive service charges imposed by their landlord for communal expenses like insurance, cleaning, and repairs. After a hearing, the First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of these charges and made orders preventing the landlord from recovering costs related to the dispute.

First-tier Tribunal Allows Lease Variation for Non-Structural Alterations