Housing & Tenancy

Freeholder Granted Exemption for Urgent Repairs Due to Water Ingress

Tenant Entitled to Rent Repayment Order Due to Unlicensed HMO Management

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges for Window Frames Unrecoverable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that leaseholders are not required to pay service charges for window frame replacements in their flats. This decision supports the claimant's challenge against the landlord's request for payment.

Tribunal sets £275 weekly rent for assured periodic tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £275, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax but including service charges.

Tenant Secures Lease Extension in Missing Landlord Case

In a case where the landlord could not be found, the First-tier Tribunal granted a tenant’s a person for lease extension and approved the deed of variation, dismissing the claim for costs. The Tribunal determined the premium payable by the tenant to be £50,178.

First-tier Tribunal rejects challenge to service charges

Tribunal Sets £291/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal determined the fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The fair rent was set at £291 per week, effective from June 29, 2023. This decision was made by Mr a person, MRICS, on July 18, 2023.

First-tier Tribunal Approves Freehold Transfer Terms

Tribunal Sets £1,447 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenancy in Salford

The Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to repay rent because the HMO was not properly licensed as required by law. The decision was based on the Housing Act 2004 and the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Hot Water Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Includes Clause for Interest on Late Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Varies Leases for Proper Management

Appeal Against Prohibition Order Allowed Out of Time But Dismissed

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Window Replacement

Tribunal Sets £17,496/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £650/month rent for assured tenancy in Kingsbridge

The First-tier Tribunal set a new monthly rent of £650 for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from May 4th, 2023. The decision was based on the Housing Act 1988 and was made without holding a hearing.

Tribunal Sets £750/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Weston-super-Mare

Landlord Fails to Notify Address Change, Faces Financial Penalty

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lake Erosion Prevention Works

Claimant Challenges Service Charges Successfully