AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Dec 2023
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent After Property Inspection
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Dec 2023
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Fair Rent After Landlord's Improvements
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 Jun 2025
Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in Stockport
DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Mar 2024
First-tier Tribunal Allows Service Charges for Lift Maintenance
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Dec 2023
First-tier Tribunal Grants Rent Repayment Order Against Unlicensed Landlord
DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Nov 2023
First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Buy Application
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2023
First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Repair Dispensation
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass consultation requirements when undertaking emergency repairs due to health and safety concerns. This allows for quicker action without needing to consult all tenants first.
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2023
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lift Repair in City Centre Building
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation rules for repairing an essential lift in a multi-unit building. The decision was based on the urgency of the repair and the potential impact on residents, especially those with mobility issues.
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2023
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Roof Works Consultation Requirements
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2023
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Pathway Repair
OtherFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Oct 2023
Tribunal sets £1850/month rent for assured tenancy in London
DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Apr 2024
Tribunal dismisses challenge to service charges for assured tenancy in London
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges were reasonable and payable by tenants to the landlord. The case focused on the reasonableness of a person agents' fees and how lease terms should be interpreted.
DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Mar 2024
Claimant Fails to Obtain Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO
Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Dec 2023
First-tier Tribunal Reduces Tenant's Liability for Administration Charges
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·12 Dec 2023
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163310
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Dec 2023
Settlement Agreement Ends First-tier Tribunal's Jurisdiction
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that the parties had reached a settlement agreement, thus ending the tribunal's jurisdiction. This means that the tribunal no longer needs to make a decision on the case.
Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2023
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent After Tenant Improvements Considered
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property after considering factors like the property's condition and any improvements made by the tenant. This helps ensure that landlords do not unfairly increase rents based solely on enhancements tenants have made to their homes.
Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2023
Tribunal sets £925/month rent for assured tenancy in Bristol
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set the market rent for an assured periodic tenancy after reviewing written evidence from both parties. The tribunal considered comparable rental values but also took into account the property's condition, reducing the proposed rent by £75 due to dated fittings and mould/damp.
Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Nov 2023
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1800 per Month for Assured Tenancy Property
In this case, a tenant appealed against their landlord's proposed increase in rent for an assured periodic tenancy property in a person, East Sussex. The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the matter based on written submissions from both parties and determined that the fair market rent should be £1800 per month.
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·31 Oct 2023
Tribunal Grants £2,145 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in Lambeth