Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Found in Breach of Repair and Decoration Covenants

Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay £3,240 for New Lease Costs

First-tier Tribunal Sets Tenant's Cost Obligations for Enfranchisement

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay £5,050 plus VAT to their freeholder for legal costs and disbursements related to leasehold enfranchisement proceedings. The decision was made by Judge Tagliavini on October 18, 2023.

Tribunal sets £2500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £2500, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

Landlord's Service Charge Claim Dismissed by First-tier Tribunal

In this case, a landlord tried to collect unpaid service charges from a tenant through the First-tier Tribunal. However, the tribunal ruled against the landlord because earlier legal action had settled these matters.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163515

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements when making urgent roof repairs to avoid further damage to the property. This decision applies Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £1750 per Month

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £1875 Per Month

Tribunal Extends Management Order for Victorian House in London

Tribunal Upholds Landlord’s Service Charges Against Tenant Challenges

First-tier Tribunal Grants Section 20ZA Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

Tribunal sets £1196.25/month rent for assured tenancy in Croydon

The First-tier Tribunal set the market rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1196.25 per month, reducing the landlord's proposed rent of £1450 based on the property's current state and tenant improvements.

Tribunal sets £2330/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets Freehold Purchase Price at £37,988

Tribunal Appoints Independent Manager for Disputed Property

Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Communal Boiler Replacement

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Retrospective Dispensation

In this case, a landlord sought permission from the First-tier Tribunal to bypass certain legal requirements for consulting tenants before carrying out essential building improvements. The tribunal agreed that it was reasonable to grant this dispensation as long as it did not harm the interests of the tenants.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Gutters and Soffits Replacement in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord's request to bypass the usual consultation process with tenants before carrying out major works. This allows the landlord to replace gutters and soffits without needing to consult each tenant, as long as it is reasonable and does not harm the tenants' interests.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Service Charges Post-RTM Acquisition

Tribunal sets £172.72 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London