Housing & Tenancy

Site Owner Granted Annual Pitch Fee Increase Based on RPI

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that a site owner can increase the pitch fees for mobile homes based on the Retail Prices Index increase, unless it would be unreasonable to do so. This decision applies to two mobile homes.

Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease Covenants with Airbnb

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £490 Per Month Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent of £1,575 per month for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision was based on comparable rents and the condition of the property.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consultation with leaseholders for urgent lift repairs, ensuring residents can use the lift again without unnecessary delays.

Landlord Granted Permission to Bypass Consultation for Urgent Lift Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs to the only lift in a multi-story building. The decision was made because the repairs were deemed urgent and necessary to ensure a person could access upper floors safely.

Tenants Win Service Charge Dispute Against Unreasonable Landlord

The tenants successfully challenged the landlord's service charge demands because the landlord failed to provide sufficient evidence and acted unreasonably. The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted dispensation unconditionally for urgent roof repairs at the address, Hadley Wood. This means the landlord did not need to consult tenants before carrying out the repairs because the works were urgent and no one objected.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Boiler Replacement and Fire Alarm Upgrades in London Property

Tribunal sets fair rent for property under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent of £429.50 per month for a property, following the calculation method outlined in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a maximum fair rent of £209.50 per fortnight for a rented property, following the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tenant Secures Management Order for Property Management Issues

Service Charges for Building Safety Costs Determined Reasonable

Tribunal Strikes Out Appeal Against Improvement Notice for Coventry Tenancy

Tenant's Challenge to Service Charges Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

A tenant challenged the reasonableness of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that all service charges were reasonable and payable under the lease.

Tribunal sets £100,000 in service charges for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs Without Hearing

The Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to skip certain consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs. The repairs were necessary to ensure the safety of residents and prevent further damage to the property. The Tribunal found that complying with the consultation requirements would pose an unacceptable risk to health and safety and cause further damage.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Banning Order Against Landlord with Multiple HMO Offences

The First-tier Tribunal granted a Banning Order for 36 months against a landlord who had multiple convictions for HMO offences. The order prevents the landlord from a person housing for 24 months and then absolutely for the final 12 months.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Based on Condition and Market Comparables

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Protected Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a protected tenancy, considering the property's condition and state of repair. The fair rent was set at £12054.19 per year, including service charges.