Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Rules Service Charges Unpayable for Leaseholder in Chadwell Heath

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of various service charges levied by a landlord against a tenant. The tribunal determined that charges must be formally demanded and reasonable to be payable, dismissing several charges due to lack of formal demands or unreasonable nature.

Tenant Granted Statutory Lease Extension Due to Missing Landlord

Tenant Wins Service Charge Calculation Case in First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Reverses Refusal of Temporary Exemption Notice

First-tier Tribunal Modifies Selective Licensing Condition for Reasonableness

Tribunal grants dispensation for lift repairs in 1960s block of flats

Tribunal Upholds £10,480 Service Charge for Major Works in Harrow

First-tier Tribunal Grants Banning Order Against Repeated Housing Offender

The First-tier Tribunal granted a banning order against an individual with multiple housing offenses, preventing her from managing properties in England. This decision was based on seven convictions for housing offenses obtained in the Thames a person’ Court.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Damp Remediation and Redecoration

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Lease Clauses

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach for Unauthorised Fence Erection

Tribunal sets £129.75 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Preston

Tribunal sets £100 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Preston

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the current market rent and any deductions. This decision helps tenants understand their rental obligations.

Tribunal sets £720/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Tenant Facing Financial Hardship and Property Issues

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the proposed rent increase to £750 per calendar month, considering the property's defects and the tenant's financial hardship. The decision took effect on June 11, 2024.

First-tier Tribunal Decides Rent Registration for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £750, effective from March 1st, 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

Tenant Entitled to Recover Reasonable Costs Under Leasehold Reform Act

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can recover reasonable costs under the Leasehold Reform Act, including legal and valuation fees. This decision supports tenants in recovering expenses related to their leasehold rights.

First-tier Tribunal Extends Property Manager's Term

The First-tier Tribunal extended the term of a property manager's appointment for three more years because the management had improved and the property was in better condition.

Tribunal Sets Service Charges for 14 Flats in Kent

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that service charges and administration fees were reasonable and payable if the demands met the lease terms and statutory requirements. The ruling was made because the respondent did not raise specific objections to the charges.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Removal of Resident Under 50 in Mobile Home