Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Invalidates Mobile Home Pitch Fees Over Maintenance Concerns

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the pitch fee notices for several mobile homes were invalid because of poor site maintenance and limited access to amenities. Tenants successfully argued that the conditions of the site warranted a reduction in the proposed pitch fees.

Market Rent Set at £510 per Month for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice for Landlord

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the scope of an Improvement Notice issued by a local authority, requiring only minor works to be completed by the landlord. The decision was based on the severity of the identified hazards and the appropriateness of the Improvement Notice.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Mobile Home Site Not Protected Under MH Act

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation but Denies Cost Exclusion

The First-tier Tribunal allowed an a person for dispensation from consultation requirements for urgent repairs to a a person spire but denied the request to exclude costs from service charges, finding it unjust and inequitable.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonableness of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges for a person were reasonable and rejected the claimant's request to exclude professional costs from future service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Refurbished Property

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy Property

Rent and Service Charges Set for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £750, which will take effect from April 2024.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £124.00 per week, effective from April 1st, 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy After Adjusting for Condition and Scarcity

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property, taking into account the condition of the property, the terms of the tenancy, and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The rent was capped according to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Protected Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £1010.00 per month for a protected tenancy, considering the property's condition and market scarcity. The decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Brighton County Court Rules in favour of Tenants in Service Charge Dispute

The First-tier Tribunal and County Court ruled in favour of tenants, reducing service charges and awarding legal costs due to the landlord's unreasonable conduct. This decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Service Charges Reduced for Tenants Due to Landlord's Unreasonable Conduct

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges for tenants were too high due to the landlord's unreasonable actions. As a result, the charges were reduced, and the tenants were awarded legal costs.