Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order Against Sleeping Room Due to Safety Hazards

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a prohibition order against using a room as sleeping accommodation due to safety concerns, rejecting the appeal.

Application Struck Out Due to Lack of Jurisdiction

First-tier Tribunal Allows Lease Variation for Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the variation of leases to correct service charge percentages and add interest clauses for late payments. This ensures the landlord can fully recover costs through service charges.

Claimant Allowed to Recover Service Charges Including Major Works

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant could recover reasonable service charges including major works from the landlord under the lease agreement. However, the claim for ground rent and interest was excluded.

Landlord Granted Dispensation to Remove Flammable Cladding Without Consulting Tenants

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Price for Sutton Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided the price for buying the freehold of a property in Sutton. They set the amount at £9,334 after considering several factors, including the lack of the landlord's involvement in the process.

Tenant Wins Repayment of Holding Deposit Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

Landlord Granted Dispensation From Consultation Requirements

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Essential Water Mains Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to bypass consultation requirements for urgent water mains repairs at a residential property. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent damage to the property's foundation and driveway.

RTM Company Granted Right to Manage Premises Due to Missing Landlord

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass the usual consultation process because urgent roof repairs were needed to fix leaks that were damaging the electrics and ceilings inside the flats.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They considered the property's condition, local market conditions, and other factors to determine a fair rent of £31,981 per annum, including an amount for services.

Tribunal Rejects Appeal Against HMO License Conditions

Application for Holding Deposit Refund Rejected Due to False Information

Tenant Wins Repayment of Holding Deposit Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is entitled to the repayment of a holding deposit under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 if the tenancy agreement is not entered into before the deadline set by the Act. In this case, the tenant successfully argued that the landlord should return the deposit of £323.

First-tier Tribunal Judgment on Tenant's Installation and Access Rights

This judgment covers a tenant's rights to install equipment, a person the a person, and maintain conduits, while also detailing specific conditions and restrictions agreed between the tenant and landlord.

Claimant Secures Termination of Agreements and New Contracts Under Electronic Communications Code

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements because of urgent repairs needed due to water damage in a flat. The repairs were deemed necessary for health and safety reasons.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation From Consultation Requirements

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,850 per Month

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £1,850 per month for an assured tenancy, effective from May 30, 2024. The decision was based on the property's condition and comparable rental values.