Housing & Tenancy

Reasonableness of Service Charges Determined by First-tier Tribunal

Freeholder Granted Urgent Balcony Repairs Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Rural Property

First-tier Tribunal Appoints External Manager for Improperly Managed Property

First-tier Tribunal Extends Property Manager's Term to December 2025

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £304 Per Week

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £304 per week for a property in Walton-on-Thames. They took into account the property's condition, location, and market comparables, ensuring the rent was fair and within statutory limits.

Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fees for Park Homes in Protected Site

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the monthly pitch fees for several a person homes in a protected a person, reducing the proposed fees slightly. The decision was based on the current condition of the a person and the services provided.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £892, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the tenancy starting from July 14, 2019.

Rent Adjustment Due to Undue Hardship - First-tier Tribunal Decision

The Tribunal reduced the proposed rent from £1,950 to £1,520 per month, considering the condition of the property and the financial impact on the tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Correct Apportionment Rate for Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges must be calculated using the 1.04% apportionment rate specified in the lease, rejecting a higher rate used by the management company. This decision ensures that tenants are charged fairly according to their lease agreements.

Tenant Ordered to Pay 50% of Insurance Premiums Despite Joint Names Clause Breach

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Request to Replace Property Manager

First-tier Tribunal Decides Rent Registration for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £700, excluding water rates and council tax but including some services. This decision is based on the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Tenant

Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Assured Shorthold Tenancy

The Tribunal reviewed a notice of rent increase and decided on a fair market rent for a a person in Colchester. They considered the terms of the tenancy agreement and the a person's condition, setting the new rent at £520 per month starting from April 1, 2024.

Landlord's Request for Dispensation Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a landlord's request to bypass consultation requirements for upgrading the water supply to a property. The tribunal ruled that a person might face prejudice if the landlord was allowed to skip consultations, especially since the cost of the works is substantial and alternative methods have not been fully explored.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property with Central Heating

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Structural Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent structural repairs in a residential property. The repairs were deemed essential and urgent to prevent further damage and ensure safety.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tenant Found in Breach of Multiple Lease Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was in breach of their lease by making unauthorised alterations to the property, storing materials, and using the property for business purposes. The tenant was found to have violated several covenants in the lease.