Housing & Tenancy

Successful Appeal Against Financial Penalty Due to Procedural Irregularities

The First-tier Tribunal allowed an appeal against a financial penalty because the local housing authority failed to follow proper procedures and provide adequate evidence.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Breach Claims Against Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a a person's claims that tenants were breaching site rules and agreements. The Tribunal found that the a person had not properly informed the tenants of the rules and agreements, rendering the claims invalid.

Tribunal Rules Units Not Flats: No Manager Appointment

First-tier Tribunal Cuts Management Fee Service Charge by 20%

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided to reduce management fees in service charges by 20%, finding them unreasonable given the size of the property block. Other disputed elements were upheld as fair and necessary.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Sheerness Property

The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent for a property in Sheerness at £7,860 per year after considering current market conditions and making adjustments for the state of repair of the property. The decision reflects the balance between what similar properties are renting for and the specific condition of this property.

Market Rent Adjustment for Tenancy Dispute

The Tribunal decided on a market rent of £2,700 per quarter for a property after considering various factors such as the property's condition, features, and flood risk. The decision reflects adjustments based on the property's state and location.

Tribunal Sets £380 Monthly Fair Rent for Devon Flat

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Tadley Property

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Costs in Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord cannot add its costs of an application to service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, finding the charges unreasonable and unfair.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the freeholder to carry out major works without consulting a person, as long as certain conditions were met. The works were necessary to fix water leakage problems.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Invalid Rent Increase Notice

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Fair Rent Determination for Residential Property

The Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a residential property using the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999. The decision was based on the Retail Price Index and the previous registered rent.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £1200 pcm for Tenant

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Dispensation Request Under LTA 1985

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Payability

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Against Housing Improvement Notice Penalty

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal against a financial penalty imposed by the local housing authority for failing to comply with an improvement notice under the Housing Act 2004. The tribunal found that the landlord did not take all reasonable steps available to gain access and carry out necessary repairs, varying the penalty from £30,000 to £18,000.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts HMO Financial Penalty Amounts

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted financial penalties for a property owner who breached housing regulations. The penalties were reduced after considering the severity of the breaches and the impact on occupants.

Tenant Wins Partial Victory in Service Charge Dispute

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy at £550 per month. The decision was based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, which allows tenants to challenge their rent if they believe it is unfair.