Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Statutory Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £700 per Month

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set the rent at £700 per month for a tenant in an assured periodic tenancy. The tribunal considered both current market conditions and the specific state of the property to reach its decision.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Damaged HMO Room

Fair Rent Determination for Property Under Rent Act 1977

Tenant Loses Service Charge Challenge in First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Allows Reasonable Service Charge Claims

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges requested by the tenant were reasonable and should be paid by the landlord. The ruling was based on the terms of the lease agreement.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charge Liability

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted an a person by a landlord to bypass consultation requirements when undertaking urgent roof repairs in a large residential building with multiple tenants. This decision ensures that necessary repairs can proceed without delay, provided there is no harm or disadvantage to the a person.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Leasehold Flats

In a dispute over service charges for leasehold a person, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that certain service charge amounts are payable by the tenant but also found against the landlord on several key issues. The decision impacts how service charges can be calculated under lease terms and what administration fees are reasonable.

First-tier Tribunal Allows Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord's a person for dispensation from consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works. The decision balanced the need for immediate action with leaseholder rights.

Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at £129 Per Week

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent After Tenant's Objection

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property following an objection from the tenant to a previous determination. The decision was based on comparable rental values, adjustments for tenant improvements, and legal limits set by the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,000 Per Month

A tribunal has decided that the fair market rent for a property in Coventry is £1,000 per month based on evidence of similar properties and expert knowledge. The decision took effect on April 5th, 2025.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent to £660 Due to Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Determines Tenant's Service Charge Liability

Tribunal rules on leaseholder's service charge obligations

First-tier Tribunal Denies Request for Property Manager at Audley Court

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Payability

The First-tier Tribunal decided that service charges for roof repairs and insurance premiums were reasonable but not yet payable because the landlord did not follow the correct procedures.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property