Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £950, effective from 17 April 2024, according to the Housing Act 1988.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1,150, which took effect on 16 July 2024. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.

Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

Tenant Successfully Challenges Administration Charges in Lease Agreement

A tenant challenged the recoverability of administration charges under their lease agreement. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord could recover the charges as they were incurred in enforcing the payment of ground rent.

Market Rent Determination for Tenant Dispute

Landlord Granted Permission to Bypass Consultation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Market Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £197.50 per week for a rented property. This decision was made using the Rent Act 1977 and considering the latest Retail Price Index (RPI) figures and the previous rent.

Tribunal sets fair rent of £877 per month under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £877 per month for a property, using a specific formula under the Rent Act 1977. This decision was influenced by the Retail Price Index (RPI) and the scarcity of similar properties.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Right to Manage to Three RTM Companies

First-tier Tribunal Rules Leaseholders Liable for Service Charges on Garage Repairs

Emergency Repairs and Service Charge Consultation Requirements

In this case, the Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for emergency repairs involving lead pipes but imposed conditions for non-emergency works to protect tenants from undue financial burden.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal Reduces Rent Due to Property Neglect

The First-tier Tribunal decided to reduce the rent for a property in poor condition due to disrepair and neglect. The rent was lowered to £665 per month.

Tribunal rules on service charges under Landlord and Tenant Act

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the payability and reasonableness of various service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tribunal found some charges reasonable and others unreasonable, ordering refunds and prohibiting the passing of certain costs to tenants.

Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consultation Requirements Under Section 20

Tenant Successfully Recovers Prohibited Payments from Landlord Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

Fair Rent Determination for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent Considering Scarcity

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Groundworks