Housing & Tenancy

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Reasonableness

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 £750, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charge Liability

Rent Reduced Due to Damp and Mold Issues

First-tier Tribunal Grants Temporary Exemption Notice for Property Sale

The First-tier Tribunal granted a temporary exemption notice to the applicant who wanted to sell a property. The property was supposed to be licensed but wasn't. The Tribunal understood the applicant's mistake and allowed the sale to proceed.

Right to Manage Company Granted Urgent Works Dispensation

Tenant Loses Case for Refusing Landlord Entry for Fire Safety Inspection

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant breached their lease agreement by refusing the landlord access to inspect the property for fire safety compliance. The landlord needed to check the doors to ensure they met fire safety standards.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the rent at £1,005 per month after considering the property's condition and similar rental properties in the area.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Regulated Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a regulated tenancy, taking into account the property's condition and the scarcity of similar properties in the area.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Considering Condition and Amenities

Tenant Wins Service Charge Reduction in First-tier Tribunal

Financial Penalties Upheld for HMO Breaches

The First-tier Tribunal upheld financial penalties imposed on HMO owners for multiple breaches of regulations. The owners argued the penalties were excessive, but the Tribunal found the penalties appropriate.

Financial Penalties Vary for HMO Breach Violations

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Payment for Damages Under Tenancy Agreement

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Service Charges and Sinking Fund Contributions

Tenant Ordered to Pay Legal Fees and Interest Under Lease Agreement

Residential Landlord Banned for Housing Violations

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Necessary Lift Repairs Without Prior Consultation