Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Evaluates Reasonableness of Service Charges

Tenant Found in Breach of Multiple Lease Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal found that the tenant broke several rules in their lease agreement, including making unauthorised changes to a person and failing to maintain certain conditions. The decision was made even though the tenant's estate did not participate in the proceedings.

First-tier Tribunal Denies Cost Reduction for Tenants

Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Assured Shorthold Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £950 per month for a property based on written submissions from both the tenant and the landlord. The Tribunal considered the property's condition and compared it to similar properties in the area.

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set a new monthly rent of £900 for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from June 20, 2024, after considering the property's condition and market rates.

Tribunal Adjusts Rent After Considering Property Condition

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent for a property after considering its condition and the lack of certain amenities. The new rent includes a service charge.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Validity of Service Charges

Tenant Wins Service Charge Refund in First-tier Tribunal Case

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Repairs Due to Water Ingress and Mold Hazards

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs due to water leakage and mold growth in a multi-unit building. No leaseholders objected to the application.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Social Housing Property

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a social housing property after considering its condition and comparing it to similar properties in the area. The new rent took effect from January 30, 2024.

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

The First-tier Tribunal decided to set the rent for a property at £1,250 per month after considering the property's condition and comparing it to similar properties in the area.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1000, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified charges.

First-tier Tribunal Decides Right to Manage Service Charge Dispute

Mobile Home Owners Win Reduced Fees Due to Maintenance Issues

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the pitch fees for several mobile homes because of poor maintenance and restricted access to amenities. The decision was influenced by the site's condition and how it affected the tenants' daily lives.