Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent Increase for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Birmingham Flat

Tribunal Sets £155 Management Fee for Assured Tenancy in Brighton

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fairness and legality of service charges levied by a landlord. The tribunal ruled that some charges were unreasonable and ordered adjustments or refunds.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Cleaning Service Charge

First-tier Tribunal Grants Freeholder Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Tribunal Sets £597.50/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £597.50 per month. This decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Retail Price Index.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Door Replacements

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent door replacements at the address in Rochdale. The landlord needed to replace doors urgently due to safety concerns and rising material costs. The Tribunal ruled that it was reasonable to grant dispensation from consultation.

Tribunal cuts service charges for flats in Sheffield

Tribunal Reduces Management Fees and Declares Some Service Charges Unpayable

Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent roof repairs in block of flats

Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Gardening and Fire Safety

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal assessed service charges for gardening and fire safety at a property in London. The tenant challenged some of the estimated service charges for the year 2022/2023, and the tribunal found that the claimant's challenge was partially successful.

Tribunal sets £1530/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The landlord is entitled to set a rent amount under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets a monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax, with negligible service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £219.77 Per Week

Tribunal reduces service charges for London property to £1500

The First-tier Tribunal reduced several service charges that a person argued were unreasonable. The decision was based on the requirement that service charges must be reasonable under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tribunal sets £726.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £5000 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £5000, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 23 August 2023.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property in London

Tenant's Right to Buy Denied Due to Property Suitability for Elderly

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant cannot buy the property because it is especially suitable for elderly residents, according to the Housing Act 1985.

Fair Rent Determination: Tenant Improvements Considered

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the condition of the property and the improvements made by the tenant. The final fair rent was set at £243 per week.

Landlord Granted Permission to Replace Emergency Call System Without Tenant Consultation