Housing & Tenancy

Financial Penalty Reduced for Housing Breach

Tribunal Grants Fire Safety Works Dispensation Without Hearing

Tribunal Grants £14,520 Dispensation for Urgent Works at Marloes, Altrincham

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord's management company to bypass consultation requirements and proceed with urgent roof repairs without prior notice to tenants. This was allowed because the works were necessary to address persistent water ingress issues that could cause significant property damage if delayed.

Tribunal Sets £884/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Richmond

First-tier Tribunal Determines Capped Rent Increase for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a rent increase for an assured periodic tenancy, capping the increase at 5% as per the agreement between the tenant and landlord.

Tribunal Sets £1575 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £1,900/month rent for assured tenancy in Poplar, London

The First-tier Tribunal set a new rent of £1,900 per month for an assured periodic tenancy after the tenant disputed the landlord's proposed increase. The decision was based on evidence provided by both parties and general knowledge of rental values in Poplar.

Tribunal Rules Agreements Are Not Leases Under 1954 Act

Tribunal Sets £21,082.66 Yearly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a rented property. They set the annual rent at £21,082.66, which includes certain service charges and fuel costs but excludes water rates and council tax.

Tribunal Sets £207/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £6000 Per Quarter

Reasonableness of Service Charges Ruled by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for tenants, ensuring that costs are fair and properly managed according to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Reasonableness of Service Charges Ruled in First-tier Tribunal Case

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges and the legality of certain costs under the lease agreement. The Tribunal found several costs to be unreasonable and unpayable, including legal fees and roof works.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Boundary Work

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass full consultation with tenants before carrying out necessary repairs on a boundary wall. This was allowed because of an urgent requirement from the local council and concerns about property insurance.

First-tier Tribunal Refuses Cost Application in HMO Licensing Case

Tribunal Adjusts Heating Costs in Service Charge Dispute

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fire Alarm Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for fire alarm works at a property in Burnley. The works were needed urgently to address safety concerns raised by a fire authority.

Landlord Loses Appeal Over Failure to Obtain Rental Property Licence

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenancy Dispute Application

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the claimants' application, ruling that the works done by the Respondents adjacent to Pitches 17 and 18 did not cause damage or breach the terms of the agreement. The decision was made by Judge T N Jackson and a person a person BSc (Hons) FRICS ACIArb on 27 October 2023.

Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease Over Entry Refusal