Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Boiler Replacement Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a freehold company to replace two commercial boilers without consulting the tenants because the works were deemed urgent and no objections were raised.

Landlord ordered to remediate fire safety defects and reimburse leaseholders

The First-tier Tribunal ordered a landlord to fix fire safety problems and pay back a person for expenses they had to cover. This decision was made under the a person Safety Act 2022.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Qualifying Lease Protections Despite Property Not Being Primary Residence

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a leaseholder's protections apply even if the property wasn't their primary residence on the qualifying date. This decision grants the claimant the right to protections under the Building Safety Act 2022.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds HMO Licence Condition

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a condition in an HMO licence requiring a bedroom to cease being used as a bedroom due to its size not meeting the required standards under the Housing Act 2004 and additional licensing schemes.

Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Property with Unique Conditions

Tenant Ordered to Pay Fees for Breaching Lease Covenants

Electricity Charges for Park Homes Ruled on by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on electricity charges for park homes, requiring the owner to provide detailed explanations and documentation free of charge under the Mobile Homes Act 1983. The ruling addressed billing methods and standing charges.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation Without Conditions

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increase Based on Retail Price Index

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increase Based on Retail Price Index

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a proposed increase in a person fees based on the Retail Price Index, rejecting claims of deterioration in a person conditions or amenities. The decision was based on the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

Tribunal Decision on Service Charges and Consultation Requirements

Landlord Ordered to Repay Housing Benefit Due to Unlicensed Rental Properties

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted an application for dispensation from the statutory consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works in a residential building. The works were deemed necessary due to a failed automatic opening vent, posing significant safety risks.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Electrical Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent electrical work on lifts in a multi-unit building. This decision was made to address repeated lift breakdowns and to benefit vulnerable tenants.

Reasonableness of Service Charges Determined by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges and costs recovery under a lease agreement. They found some charges reasonable and made partial orders regarding the recovery of costs.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Statutory Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal rules on service charges for tenants

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Section 20 Consultation Requirements