Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal rules on service charges and fees

The First-tier Tribunal decided that certain service charges and late payment fees are not payable. The Tribunal also refused the claimant's request to challenge additional charges.

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges for Major Works and Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on a tenant's challenge to service charges for major works and roof repairs. They found the sum of £3,448.80 payable for the 2017 works and the 2021 roof repairs reasonable, while prohibiting the recovery of legal costs in the service charge.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for One-Bedroom Flat in St Day

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a one-bedroom flat in St Day, setting it at £562.50 per month, effective from June 5, 2024. The decision took into account the current market conditions and the tenant's ability to pay.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Mobile Home Pitch Fee Increases

Tribunal sets £442.50/month fair rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal sets maximum fair rent for tenant

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant's property, setting the rent at £635.34 per month after considering changes in the Retail Price Index and variable service charges.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs in Multi-unit Building

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs in a multi-unit property, noting that the a person supported the works and no objections were raised.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £645 Per Month

The First-tier Tribunal has decided on a fair rent of £645 per month for a rented property in London. The decision was made under the Rent Act 1977 and ensures the rent is fair and not excessive.

Emergency Repairs Dispensation Granted by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs to prevent water damage. The a person were notified and agreed with the application.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs in Undercroft Car Park

Tribunal Grants £12,394 Emergency Repair Dispensation for Leaking Roof in Southampton

The First-tier Tribunal granted dispensation from consultation requirements for the landlord due to urgent roof repairs. The repairs were necessary to prevent further water damage and potential health and safety risks.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4155029

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fee Increase to 9%

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the pitch fee increase to 9% due to high inflation and reduced amenity. The decision was made in a case involving a a person home owner and a resident. Judge a person presided over the case.

Tribunal Sets £1,319 Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in Southend

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4151312

Tribunal Sets £168/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham

Tribunal sets £6,397/year fair rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Denies Landlord's Cost Request

Electricity Charges for Communal Boiler Declared Unreasonable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that certain electricity charges for the communal boiler were unreasonable and not payable by the tenant. The decision was based on the landlord's admission that these charges were incorrectly included in the tenant's service charge account.