Housing & Tenancy

Statutory Costs Determination for Right-to-Manage Claim

Tenant Granted Right to Buy Freehold Under Leasehold Reform Act

Tribunal Sets Capped Fair Rent for Shared Ownership Property

First-tier Tribunal rules on landlord's administration charges

Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges for Building Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Necessary Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for necessary repairs to fix leaking issues in a mixed-use building. The repairs were carried out without objections from the a person.

Claimant Wins Appeal Against Financial Penalty Due to Defective Improvement Notice

The claimant successfully appealed a financial penalty imposed by the local housing authority due to non-compliance with an improvement notice. The appeal was successful as the notice was deemed defective.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £805 per month, effective from April 1st, 2024.

Tenant Wins Challenge Against Premature Rent Increase Notice

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for an assured periodic tenancy to £1,087.50 per month after considering the property's condition and the tenant's repair responsibilities.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Works Dispensation Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent works in a residential building. The decision was based on the urgency of the works and the inability to comply with formal consultation procedures due to the emergency nature of the repairs.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent Increase for Assured Tenancy Property

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Social Housing Property

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

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Market Rent Determination for Studio Flat in London

In this case, a tenant challenged a proposed rent increase for their studio flat in London. After considering the property's condition and current rent, the Tribunal decided that the market rent should stay at £264.66 per week.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Alarm Replacement Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Certificate to Tenants' Association