Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord's request for an exemption from standard consultation rules when carrying out essential roof repairs. The decision was based on the urgent need for these works and the technical challenges involved in resolving inherited defects.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Semi-Detached House in Dartford

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £2,400 per Month

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent Based on Actual Rents

Tribunal Sets New Rent Based on Comparable Evidence

Market Rent Determination for Nearly New Property

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Health and Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Recovery of Energy Consumption and District Heating Maintenance Costs

The First-tier Tribunal decided that certain costs related to energy consumption and the maintenance of a a person cannot be charged to tenants under the terms of their lease agreement.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consulting lessees about major works because it was deemed reasonable and urgent. The decision was based on the need for an a person survey to determine if the building requires external cladding works.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent at £519.00 per month for a property in Craven Arms, after reviewing market conditions and adjusting for specific property features as required by law.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £84.50 Per Week

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for West Bromwich Flat

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a flat after reviewing evidence from both parties. The tribunal considered factors such as market rates, property condition, and tenant responsibilities to set an appropriate rental amount.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £472 per Month

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Emergency Sewage Pump Work

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to carry out emergency repairs on sewage pumps without consulting all tenants first. This was allowed because there was no evidence that any tenants would be harmed by not being consulted beforehand.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £132 per Week

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property in Chesterfield

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £125 per Week

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Rent Repayment Claim

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Safety Work

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to carry out emergency repairs without consulting tenants first because of immediate safety risks. This decision highlights when landlords can bypass standard consultation procedures due to urgent work needs.