Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,050 per Month

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Orders Landlord to Repay Rent for Unlicensed Property

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Foul Drainage Repairs

Tenant Not Liable for Service Charges Due to Non-Compliance

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Building Repairs

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

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant had violated the terms of their lease by making unauthorised changes to a person and renting it out to multiple unrelated individuals without obtaining the necessary permissions.

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Insurance Premiums Under Lease Agreement

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

Tribunal rules on major works service charges: Most payable, but not all

Tribunal rules against service charges for standalone leasehold houses

First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Dispensation for Safety Measures

A First-tier Tribunal judge allowed a landlord to bypass standard consultation procedures for installing a crash deck to prevent falling debris from concrete cladding, citing an emergency situation and significant health risks. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges: Refunds Ordered

Second Applicant ordered to pay half of hearing costs for unreasonable conduct

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Disrepair

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a property in disrepair, reducing the proposed increase to £1,610 per month. The Tribunal considered the poor condition of the property and the health hazards faced by the tenant.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant’s Breach of Covenant Claim

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's claims regarding breaches of covenant and administration charges, ruling in favour of the landlord. The decision was based on evidence that did not support the tenant's allegations.

Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalties for Unlicensed Properties

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £950 per Month

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy Property