Housing & Tenancy

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.

Market Rent Set at £510 per Month for Assured Tenancy

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

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 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.

Tribunal Grants £59,365 Exemption for Urgent Wall Demolition Works in Isleworth

Tribunal dismisses service charge complaints for assured tenancy in Liverpool

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.

Tribunal sets £600/month rent for assured tenancy in Southampton

Tribunal sets £3,150/month rent for assured tenancy in Hook, Hampshire

Rent and Service Charges Set for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal sets £150/week rent for assured tenancy in Malvern

Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Buckland End

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.

Tribunal sets £124 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham

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 £132 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147697

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147692

Tribunal Sets £1010/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

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.

Tribunal Sets £1092/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

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.

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.