Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, taking into account the property's condition, location, and market value.

Tribunal Sets £960/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in East Sussex

Tribunal sets £1,010/month rent for assured tenancy in Folkestone

Tenant Wins Partial Rent Repayment Order Due to Landlord's Licensing Failure

Tribunal Decides on HMO Licensing Conditions in Southampton

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the first floor rear bedroom of a property cannot be used as a bedroom because the communal living space does not meet the required size standards set by the local authority.

Management Company Granted Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Rules Notice of Emergency Remedial Action Properly Served

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Drainage Works

Tribunal Sets £1,568/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Northumberland

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Using RPI

The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent for a property in London based on the Rent Act 1977 and the latest Retail Price Index (RPI). The Tribunal took into account the property's age, location, and state of repair to determine the maximum fair rent.

Tribunal sets £217/week rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed to fix water damage in a flat. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further damage to nearby flats. Judge Shepherd made the decision on April 30, 2024.

Tenant Found in Breach of Lease Terms by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant had breached their lease by a person unauthorised alterations to the property and failing to maintain it in good repair. The decision was based on the terms of the lease and the evidence presented during the hearing.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Must Comply With Lease Terms on Soundproofing

Freeholder Granted Dispensation for Emergency Roof Repairs Without Prior Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lift Repairs Without Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Assesses Statutory Costs for Lease Extensions

The First-tier Tribunal assessed statutory costs for lease extension applications but denied costs under Rule 13. The decision was based on the conduct of the parties and the nature of the applications.

Financial Penalties Upheld in HMO Case

Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant breached lease covenants by failing to provide proper subletting notices and complying with lease terms. This decision highlights the importance of adhering to lease agreements.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Property Based on Comparable Properties

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £1,800 per month for a property based on comparable properties in the area, ignoring the current rent and personal circumstances of the parties.