Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal rules on payability and reasonableness of service charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the payability and reasonableness of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tenant challenged several service charges, and the Tribunal found some charges not payable while others were deemed reasonable and payable.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repair Works to External Walls

Tribunal Sets New Pitch Fee Based on RPI Increase

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) reviewed a pitch fee increase proposal and determined the new pitch fee based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) increase, following the guidelines set by the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

Tribunal Sets £1800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £6,300/Quarter Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £6,300 per quarter for a property under a Full Repairing Lease, taking into account the open market rent and various statutory adjustments.

Tribunal Sets £227.67 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (a person Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £227.67 per week for a rented a person. This decision was made using the Rent Act 1977 and considering factors like the Retail Price Index and a person condition.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property Under Full Repairing Lease

Tribunal Sets £3178.82/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Northumberland

First-tier Tribunal Recognises Kingsdown Park Residents Association

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £100 Per Week for Nottingham Property

First-tier Tribunal Imposes Financial Penalty for Non-Compliance

The First-tier Tribunal imposed a £4,500 penalty on the landlord for failing to complete necessary repairs within the required timeframe as specified in an improvement notice. The decision highlights the importance of timely compliance with legal requirements in a person management.

Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 for Semi-Detached House

The Tribunal decided to set the rent at £800 per month for a semi-detached house in Wolverhampton. They took into account the property's condition, including its lack of gas heating and reliance on electric heating.

Tribunal Adjusts Rent to £625 Per Month for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £139 Per Week for Property

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Pitch Fee for Mobile Home Site

Tribunal Upholds £3,673 Penalty for Unlicensed House Management in Burton-on-Trent

Tenant Found in Breach of Several Lease Conditions

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Purchase Price Under Statutory Terms

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price for a tenant to buy the freehold interest of their property when the landlord cannot be found. The tribunal reviewed a valuation report and adjusted certain factors to set the final price.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Claimant Right to Manage Premises

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Asbestos Removal Dispensation