Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal sets £780/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £780 per month, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from February 6th, 2023.

Tribunal Sets £208.87/Month Pitch Fee for Mobile Home Site in Northumberland

First-tier Tribunal Grants Rent Repayment Orders Against Landlord for Unlawful Eviction and Harassment

Tribunal grants dispensation for major works over £125,000 in London

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for major works under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The decision was based on the lack of prejudice to a person from not consulting them fully.

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Repair Dispensation for Listed Building in Totnes

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs to a river wall, ensuring safety before winter.

Tribunal sets £936 as fair rent for London flat

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a flat in London. They used a specific formula and determined that the fair rent should be £936 per month, based on the Rent Act 1977 and related regulations.

Tribunal Sets £745/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonable Pitch Fee Increase Based on RPI

Tribunal sets £253.30/month pitch fee for mobile homes in Northamptonshire

In a case involving a mobile home site, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that the owner's proposed increase in monthly pitch fee for January 2023 is reasonable, setting it at £253.30 per month based on Retail Prices Index and procedural compliance.

Tribunal Sets £213/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a rental property under the Rent Act 1977. The tribunal used a specific formula from an order related to maximum fair rents to determine the amount, which is now set at £213 per week excluding water rates and council tax.

Tribunal sets £16,512/year fair rent for assured tenancy in London

Freeholder Granted Permission for Urgent Repairs Without Consultation

Tribunal sets £1165/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a protected tenancy. They used the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to determine the fair rent. The Tribunal took into account the property's condition, market rent, and scarcity.

Tribunal sets £211.84/week rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £21.18 per day (£211.84 per week) for a London a person, considering its condition and market comparables while following legal guidelines from the Rent Act 1977.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant’s Rent Challenge

A tenant tried to challenge an increase in their rent using a legal process under the Housing Act 1988. However, the First-tier Tribunal dismissed this attempt because more than six months had passed since they first moved into the property, which meant the tribunal did not have the power to consider the case.

Tenant Found Guilty of Multiple Breaches in First-tier Tribunal

Tribunal sets £2,850/month rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Landlord’s Unreasonable Charges

First-Tier Tribunal Awards £25k Costs Against Claimants in Service Charge Case

In a dispute over service charges, the First-Tier Tribunal awarded costs to the landlord because the tenants did not follow court directions and presented their case in an overly complex manner. The decision highlights the importance of following legal procedures when challenging service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Finds Breach of Covenant in Tenancy Agreement