Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Successfully Appeals Improvement Notice, Gets Fee Reimbursement

A tenant successfully appealed an Improvement Notice after showing compliance with certain conditions. The Tribunal also ordered partial reimbursement of the fees paid by the tenant.

Rent Adjustment for Tenancy Dispute - First-tier Tribunal Decision

In this case, the Tribunal adjusted the proposed rent for a tenancy dispute. They considered the property's condition and local rental values to determine a fair market rent of £1430 per calendar month.

Tribunal Grants Right to Manage Flats in Hadleigh, Essex

The First-tier Tribunal granted the a company the right to manage the property, confirming that the a company satisfied the requirements under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Valuation Under Leasehold Reform Act

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Lift Refurbishment Dispensation

Financial Penalty Reduced in Tenancy Dispute

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal reduced a financial penalty from £12,000 to £5,000 after considering the Council's decision and all evidence presented. The case involved property conditions and a financial penalty imposed under the Housing Act 2004.

Tribunal Caps Gardening Costs at £13,228 for Tenants in New Wanstead

Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice with Modified Timelines

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Pitch Fees for Park Homes Based on RPI Increase

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Flat Roof Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Varies Improvement Notices for Tenants' Safety

Tribunal sets £1170/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1170 per month starting January 2024.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Repairs Without Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Appoints Property Manager for Poorly Maintained Building

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to appoint a property manager to oversee the maintenance and management of a poorly maintained building. The Tribunal found that the property was in a state of disrepair and that the management was inadequate, leading to the appointment of a manager to address these issues.

First-tier Tribunal Decision on Service Charge Payability and Reasonableness

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Essential Boiler Works

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Social Housing Property

Tribunal sets £13,920/year fair rent for assured tenancy in Central London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property in London. They took into account the property's condition and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The rent was set at £13,920 per year, starting from March 26, 2024.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Capped Fair Rent for Social Landlord's Tenancy