Housing & Tenancy

Application Struck Out Due to Non-Compliance with Directions

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal (a person) dismissed an application because the claimant did not follow the tribunal's instructions. This resulted in the application being struck out.

Rent Adjustment Due to Property Condition - First-tier Tribunal Decision

First-tier Tribunal Quashes Prohibition Order Due to Insufficient Evidence

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,400 pcm

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a market rent of £1,400 per month for a property in Luton, taking into account the rental levels in the area and the condition of the property.

Tenant Entitled to Valid Service Charge Demands

Tenant Wins Right to Buy Property Built After 1990

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can buy their rented property because it was built after 1990. The landlord tried to deny the right to buy based on the property being suitable for elderly people, but the Tribunal said the law only applies to properties first let before 1990.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £570 excluding certain charges. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent for Tenancy

Tribunal Rejects Appeal Over HMO Licence Duration

A professional landlord appealed a decision to grant a shorter HMO licence period. The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the appeal, stating that the landlord's delays in submitting necessary documents and compliance with safety standards justified the shorter licence period.

Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Tree Works Near Railway

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Rent Due to Property Condition

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Social Housing Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Property

The Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for a property in Huddersfield, considering the property's condition and comparing it to similar properties in the area.

First-tier Tribunal sets maximum fair rent for tenant under Rent Act 1977

Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction to Determine New Pitch Fee

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Price for Property in London

The First-tier Tribunal determined the price for the freehold of a property in London. The Tribunal approved the valuation of £99,450.00 based on written representations and expert evidence.

Freehold Valuation Approved: £99,450

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Property Based on Market Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent for a a person based on market conditions and the a person's state. The Tribunal considered the a person's condition and amenities when setting the new rent.

Tenant Ordered to Pay Third of Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalty for Housing Offence