Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £213/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants £27,410.56 Water Heating Works Dispensation in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to skip the usual consultation process with leaseholders for urgent repairs to a building's water heating system. The decision was made because the repairs were necessary to restore hot water services quickly and prevent residents from going without hot water for a long time.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for New Energy Contract in Buckinghamshire

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Critical Heating Works

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claim for Modified Lease Terms

A tenant asked a court to change their lease agreement by removing some clauses that require new tenants to sign additional documents when selling or renting out their property. The court decided against this request because it believed keeping those clauses was fair and necessary for protecting the landlord's interests.

Tenant's Service Charge Challenge Dismissed Due to Lack of Payment Demand

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application to determine the reasonableness of a service charge because no demand for payment had been made and the nature of the work had changed.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164078

Management Company Loses Service Charge Case at First-tier Tribunal

Tribunal sets £945/month rent for assured tenancy in Greenford

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £945, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes service charges.

Tribunal sets £195/week rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £1400/month rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Denies Costs Application Due to Unreasonable Conduct

The First-tier Tribunal denied a costs application made by the Respondent, ruling that the Respondent's conduct was unreasonable and therefore no costs were awarded.

Tenant Entitled to Reduced Rent Due to Property Condition

Tribunal Sets £695/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle

Tribunal sets £775/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The tenant requested a determination of their rent under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, which was granted by setting it at £775 per month.

Tribunal sets £2150/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £2150, which took effect on May 1st, 2023.

Tenants Win Service Charge Challenge in First-tier Tribunal

In this case, a group of tenants challenged the reasonableness of their service charges for certain years. The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenants, stating that the service charges were unreasonable and should not have been reapportioned.

Tribunal dismisses challenge to service charges for Folkestone property

Tribunal Sets £800/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Peterborough

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy, considering market conditions and minor issues with the a person. The rent was set at £800 per month.

Tribunal Grants Application for Urgent Works Dispensation

The tribunal allowed an a person to skip consultations for urgent works to fix faulty wiring and fire alarms, citing health and safety risks. Judge H Carr, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).