Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £225.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a rented property in Sutton, Surrey. The tribunal applied statutory capping provisions and determined that the rent should be £225.50 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

First-tier Tribunal: Tenant Breaches Lease by Smoking Cannabis

A tenant was found by the First-tier Tribunal to be in breach of their lease for smoking cannabis, which caused significant nuisance and annoyance to neighbors. The tribunal ruled that this behavior violated the terms of the lease agreement.

Rent Adjustment for Damaged Property - First-tier Tribunal Decision

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £350 Weekly

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £350, which took effect in April 2023.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Conditional Dispensation for Urgent Cladding Works

First-tier Tribunal varies leases for balcony maintenance responsibilities

The First-tier Tribunal decided to vary the leases to make clear that the management company is responsible for maintaining and repairing balconies, even though they are owned by individual flat owners. This change allows the costs of such work to be recovered through service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increase and Licence Fee Inclusion

Tribunal Rejects £1100/month Rent Increase Notice for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants Urgent Works Dispensation

Service Charge Challenge and Manager Appointment in Multi-Tenant Property

The Tribunal ruled on service charge liabilities and the appointment of a manager for a multi-tenant a person in Croydon, applying sections of the Landlord and Tenant Act.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Valuation at £300

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the value of a freehold interest at £300 based on a valuation report submitted under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Retrospective Dispensation for Urgent Smoke Vents Works

Tribunal Grants £9,330 Heating Repairs Dispensation in North West London

Tribunal Grants £50,000 Fire Safety Works Dispensation in London

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Disclosure Requests for Management Order

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision on requests for disclosing documents related to a management order for a residential estate. The tribunal ordered the disclosure of documents that relate to the mortgageability, saleability, and insurability of a party's premises.

Tenant Granted Statutory Lease Extension Despite Untraceable Landlord

Landlord Granted Dispensation to Proceed with Urgent Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to carry out essential fire safety improvements at an apartment complex without consulting with tenants first. This decision was made because the works were urgent, and there would be no harm to the tenants if consultation did not occur.

Tribunal Rules Service Charges Payable Under Lease Agreement

Tribunal sets £105.53 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham

Tribunal sets £185 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £185, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.