Housing & Tenancy

Claimant Secures Right to Manage Property Through Valid Notice

The claimant successfully obtained the right to manage a property after serving a valid notice under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant.

First-tier Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice for Property Hazards

First-tier Tribunal rules on service charges for caretaking and water expenses

Tribunal Grants £4,363 Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs in Newcastle

Tenant Successfully Challenges Unreasonable Service Charge

A tenant successfully challenged a service charge levy of £2,676.00, arguing it was unreasonable. The First-tier Tribunal agreed, removing the charge from the tenant's account and reimbursing the tribunal fee.

First-tier Tribunal Grants MSV Rights to Assess Telecoms Suitability in Newcastle

The First-tier Tribunal granted the claimant the right to assess the suitability of the roof for telecommunications apparatus, allowing them to conduct non-intrusive inspections.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent Based on Market Conditions

Tenant Successfully Challenges Invalid Rent Increase Notice

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £840 Per Month

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £831 Per Month

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £831 per month for a property in Brighton. They considered the property's condition, location, and market rents to make their decision.

Tribunal Sets £180.40/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Swindon

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property, applying the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to cap the rent at £180.40 per week, including a variable service charge of £60.90 per week.

Tribunal Sets £890/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in South Devon

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £119.96 Per Week

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £119.96 per week, excluding some costs but including services. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977.

Service Charges and Administration Charges Determined Reasonable and Payable

Service Charges for Facade Repairs Ruled Payable Under Specific Conditions

Tribunal Grants £14,376 Major Works Dispensation Without Consultation

Tribunal Grants £12,414.60 Fire Safety Works Dispensation in Central London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consultations for urgent fire safety repairs because the works were deemed necessary for the safety of the tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reduced Market Rent Due to Property Condition

Tribunal sets £288.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Gateshead