Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Limits Service Charge Costs Due to Lack of Consultation

Emergency Repairs Approved Without Full Consultation Due to Urgency

Tribunal Sets £1600/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £1600 per month for the tenant, ensuring it stays below the maximum fair rent limit set by law. This decision was made in accordance with the Rent Act 1977.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £5,500 Per Quarter

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £5,500 per quarter. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977 and excludes certain costs like water rates and council tax.

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £253.00 per week for property

The First-tier Tribunal has decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £253.00 per week. This decision follows the calculation method specified in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Enfranchisement Premium at £333

The First-tier Tribunal set the price at £333 for tenants to buy their freehold interest in a property. The decision was made after reviewing an expert's report on the property's value and legal requirements under the Leasehold Reform Act.

Tenant Secures Refunds on Unreasonable Grounds Maintenance Charges

A tenant successfully disputed unreasonable service charges for grounds maintenance at a property in Surrey. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that specific costs were unjustified and ordered the landlord to refund these amounts.

Tribunal Adjusts Rent After Considering Tenant's Improvements

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent to £740 per month, taking into account the tenant's improvements and responsibilities. The decision reflects the property's condition and the tenant's exclusive use of the garden.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Based on Tenant Improvements

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a tenant based on improvements made to the property and its current condition. The decision reflects the impact of the tenant's contributions and the property's state on the market rent.

Tribunal Sets £925/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bognor Regis

The First-tier Tribunal set the rent at £925 per month for an assured periodic tenancy after considering the landlord's notice of increase under s.14 Housing Act 1988. The decision was based on market rates and property condition.

Tribunal sets £191.54/week rent for assured tenancy in Poole

Tribunal sets £835/month rent for assured tenancy in Gravesend

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair market rent for an assured periodic tenancy after reviewing written submissions from both tenant and landlord. The decision was made without an oral hearing, considering factors like provided amenities and property condition.

Tribunal Grants Emergency Roof Repairs Dispensation

A manager sought permission to bypass leaseholder consent for urgent roof repairs at a Victorian building in Hertford. The First-tier Tribunal granted dispensation due to the dangerous condition of a person's roof and chimneys, allowing immediate action without full consultation.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Price at £11,666

Tribunal Grants £10,230.92 Urgent Works Dispensation for Safety System Installation in London

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Holding Deposit Claim Under Tenant’s Fee Act

Tribunal Grants £23,133.32 Emergency Works Dispensation for Multi-Tenure Building in Lambeth

First-tier Tribunal dismisses civil penalties due to licensing error

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed civil penalties imposed on a person due to a licensing error. The penalties were meant for offenses related to the licensing of houses in multiple occupation, but the license was incorrectly issued to a non-existent company, leading to the dismissal of the penalties.

Tribunal Allows Urgent Water Pump Repair Exemption for Micklegate House Flats in Pontefract

Tribunal Permits Urgent Water Pump Replacement Without Consultation in Micklegate House, Pontefract

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs. The works involved replacing a water pump to ensure residents had continuous access to water.