Housing & Tenancy

Rent Increase Date Adjusted to Ease Financial Hardship

Tribunal sets £1000/month rent for assured tenancy in Burton on Trent

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1000, starting from October 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Balcony Repairs Dispensation

Tribunal Sets £197/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Shadwell

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property. They used a specific formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to determine the rent, setting it at £197 per week starting from January 8, 2024.

Tribunal sets £271/week fair rent for assured tenancy in Shadwell

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. They used a special formula to determine the rent, ensuring it's fair and capped at a certain level.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for External Decoration Works Without Finding Prejudice

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for external decoration works in a residential property. The decision was made because the Tribunal found no prejudice to the tenant.

Tenant Not Liable for Service Charges Due to Lack of Documentation

Service Charges for Major Works Upheld by First-tier Tribunal

Tenant Wins Service Charge Determination in First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the service a person amount for 2023/2024 using a points-based scheme and prevented the inclusion of costs from the proceedings into the service a person.

First-tier Tribunal Invalidates Service Charges for Non-Compliance

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Purchase Price When Landlord Untraceable

Tribunal Upholds Increase in Pitch Fees Based on RPI

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to increase the pitch fees for four properties by 13.4%. The Tribunal dismissed claims that the increase was unreasonable due to poor site maintenance and deterioration.

Tenant Entitled to Freehold Interest Under Leasehold Reform Act

Tribunal Sets £82,450 Premium for New Lease in London

Fire Safety Remediation Order Granted in Multi-Story Building

The First-tier Tribunal granted a remediation order requiring the landlord to address fire safety defects in a multi-story residential building. The order was made under section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 to ensure the safety of residents.

Tribunal slashes £13,947.60 in service charges for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Claims, Orders Ground Rent Payment

Tribunal Sets New Rent of £800 for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set a new rent of £800 per month for an assured tenancy, effective from 7th November 2023. This decision was based on the property's condition and features.

Tribunal Sets £1,140/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Torquay

The First-tier Tribunal set a new market rent of £1,140 per month for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision was based on the property's condition, location, and similar rental prices in the area.

First-tier Tribunal Validates Service Charges for Sinking Fund

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges for a sinking fund were valid and reasonable according to the lease terms. The decision was made based on the terms of the lease and the reasonable amount of the charges.