Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Orders Fire Safety Remediation for Focus Apartments

The First-tier Tribunal ordered remediation works for a person to address fire safety defects. The decision ensures that the building complies with the Building Safety Act 2022, addressing concerns over combustible materials in the external walls.

Tenant's Breach of Lease Covenants Decided by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a tenant's breach of lease covenants, including issues with chimney sweeping, property inspections, and external decorations. Despite finding breaches, the Tribunal concluded that the breaches were waived.

Invalid Improvement Notice Leads to Cancellation of Financial Penalty

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent for Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Lift Repairs Dispensation Without Consultation

Fire Safety Remediation Order Granted in First-tier Tribunal Case

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Market Rent of £920 for Assured Tenancy

Service Charges Unpaid Due to Invalid Notice - First-tier Tribunal Decision

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the tenant did not have to pay service charges because the landlord did not provide the required summary of rights and obligations with the bill, as mandated by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consulting Lesees About Major Works

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Pitch Fees for Mobile Homes

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the pitch fees for two mobile homes in a residential a person. They considered the condition of the a person and decided that the fees should increase by 10% due to the a person's deteriorating condition.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £800, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies from 1 September 2023.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Balcony Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Limits Service Charges Due to Consultation Failures

The First-tier Tribunal reduced service charges after finding the landlord failed to properly consult tenants and lacked evidence to support the charges. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) Regulations 2003.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property, setting it at £900 per month. They considered the property's condition and compared it to similar properties in the area.

First-tier Tribunal Varies Housing Licence Conditions Under Housing Act 2004

First-tier Tribunal Clarifies Service Charge Liability

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Reasonableness

First-tier Tribunal Sets £224 Weekly Fair Rent for Tenant