Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Granted Right to Manage Property Despite Dissolved Respondents

The First-tier Tribunal granted a tenant the right to manage their property even though the previous management companies had been dissolved. This decision was made because the tenant followed all the necessary steps outlined in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tenant Wins Return of Holding Deposit Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Hot Water Works

Tenant awarded £2,252.06 for prohibited payments under Tenant Fees Act 2019

First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Lighting Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Tenant found in breach of lease covenants, ordered to pay service charges

First-tier Tribunal Grants Remediation Orders for Fire Safety Defects

The First-tier Tribunal granted orders requiring a property owner to fix serious fire safety problems in two buildings by specific deadlines. The orders were made after the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities applied for them.

Tribunal Rules: Claimant Agreed to Pay Administration Charges

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Considering Market Conditions

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £1,150 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the property's condition and the amenities provided by the landlord.

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

Tenant Secures Reduced Rent Due to Property Defects

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Assured Tenancy

Rent Adjustment for Assured Tenancy Based on Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Based on Property Condition

Appeal Against Financial Penalties Struck Out for Being Out of Time

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Unreasonable

Tenant Wins Rent Adjustment Due to Property Condition

A tenant successfully argued for a lower rent because the property was in bad condition. The First-tier Tribunal agreed and set the rent at £371.54 per week.