Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Grants £33,661 Dispensation for Urgent Window Replacement in London

Claimant Fined £17,500 for Non-Compliance with HMO Improvement Notice

The First-tier Tribunal fined the tenant £17,500 for not following an improvement notice about fire safety in their HMO. The Tribunal concluded that the tenant failed to take all reasonable measures to ensure the safety of the occupants.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Excessive Service Charges for Leaseholders

Tribunal sets £232.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

Tenant Ordered to Pay £6,330.45 in Service Charges

Tribunal Sets £385/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in East London

First-tier Tribunal Varies Penalties for Unlicensed HMO

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges requested by the claimant were reasonable and must be paid by the tenant. The decision was based on the lease agreement and the necessity of the charges for property maintenance.

Tribunal Grants £1395 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Caversfield

Tribunal Grants £4332 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Central London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a a person to bypass standard consultation procedures when undertaking urgent roof repairs, as it did not cause any harm or disadvantage to the leaseholders involved.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Emergency Works

A court has allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation rules when carrying out emergency repairs on a communal boiler, ensuring heating and hot water for a person. This decision highlights the importance of urgent maintenance in residential properties.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Rent Increase to £1225 Per Month

Tribunal sets £1920/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle

Tribunal Sets £1100 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The new rent is £1100 per month, effective from August 5, 2023, after considering the open market value of the property.

Tribunal Sets £241.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £616/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Wembley

Tribunal declares breach of covenant over short-term lets in London WC1E

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was in breach of a covenant for allowing the property to be used for non-residential purposes through a person, even though sub-letting was allowed under the lease.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Tenant's Liability for Litigation Costs

First-tier Tribunal Determines Payable Service Charges for Tenant

Tenant Allowed to Challenge Certain Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on a tenant's challenge to service charges. They allowed some charges but rejected others, specifically certain administration charges.