Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Major Works Without Tenant Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges for Spring Lake Lodges are Payable

In a dispute over service charges for lodges at Spring Lake, the First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the landlord, finding that the charges were reasonable and payable. Despite some concessions from the landlord, the tribunal concluded that the costs were justified.

Tribunal orders £2,000 rent repayment for unlicensed property management in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Statutory Lease Extension to Tenant

The First-tier Tribunal granted a statutory lease extension to a tenant when the landlord could not be found, setting the price at £111,720. The decision was based on the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

First-tier Tribunal Rules for Equal Apportionment of Lift Service Charges

Tribunal Appoints Property Manager Due to Management Failures

The Tribunal decided to appoint a person as the manager of a property because of management failures. The decision was made to improve the management of the property and ensure better governance of client monies.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Alarm Works

Tribunal Grants £24,256.80 Dispensation for Urgent Electrical Works in London

First-tier Tribunal Sets Assured Tenancy Rent Based on Written Submissions

Tribunal Sets £14,400/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property, following the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977 and related orders. The decision ensures that the rent is fair and complies with legal standards.

Tribunal Sets £65,353 Premium for Collective Enfranchisement of Property in London

Tribunal sets £233.50/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting the weekly rent at £233.50. This ensures the tenant pays a fair rate according to the Rent Act 1977.

Landlord Ordered to Repay Holding Deposit Exceeding One Week's Rent

The tribunal ruled that a landlord must repay a holding deposit if it exceeds one week's rent, as per the Tenant Fees Act 2019. In this case, the landlord was ordered to return £500 to the tenant.

Tribunal Sets £350 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £8,385 Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges charged by a landlord to leaseholders under specific legal provisions. It ruled that some expenses were reasonable while others were not, limiting the landlord's ability to pass costs onto tenants.

Tribunal sets £212.77 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent for a property. The rent is set at £212.77 per week, including services but excluding variable charges, according to the Rent Act 1977.

First-tier Tribunal Allows Reserve Fund Under Lease Agreement

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a management company can create a reserve fund for future expenses according to the terms of a lease agreement. This decision was based on the interpretation of a specific clause in the lease that permits the inclusion of anticipated future costs in the service charges.

Sinking Fund Charges Not Payable Without Leaseholder Agreement

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a person charges are not payable at this time because the a person did not agree to the charges. The ruling is based on the terms of the lease and the requirement for agreement under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tribunal Grants £28,800 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Broxbourne