Housing & Tenancy

Financial Penalties Confirmed for Unlicensed HMO Operation

Tribunal sets £680/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a tenant's property. They set the monthly rent at £680, excluding some costs but including others. The decision also involved calculating the maximum fair rent allowed under the law.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164114

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Legal Fees for Lease Extensions

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the legal fees charged by a landlord for granting new leases to tenants under statutory provisions. It found that the costs were too high and reduced them based on reasonable rates for less senior staff.

Tribunal dismisses right to buy appeal for elderly-friendly property in Uffculme, Devon

Tribunal Sets £250 Flank Wall Repair Cost and £559.98 Legal Fees for Assured Tenancy in Medway

First-tier Tribunal Rules Building with Multiple Units as Single Self-contained Unit for RTM Purposes

Statutory Costs for New Lease Determined by First-tier Tribunal

In this case, the Tribunal decided on the statutory costs that a tenant must pay to the landlord for granting a new lease. The costs included legal fees, valuation fees, and other expenses. The Tribunal reviewed these costs and adjusted them based on the reasonableness of the charges. The decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal on 26 June 2023.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Long-Term Energy Agreements

The First-tier Tribunal allowed landlords to bypass the usual consultation process for entering into long-term energy supply agreements, citing the potential to save money for tenants.

Tribunal sets £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in London

HMO Licence Appeal: Penalty Reduced to £5,000

A a person agent of an HMO appealed against a civil penalty notice for operating the property without a necessary licence. While the appeal on liability failed, the tribunal reduced the penalty amount from £10,000 to £5,000 considering various mitigating factors.

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Fire Safety Works Dispensation for HMO License Compliance in Hastings

The First-tier Tribunal granted an order allowing a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent fire safety works, ensuring compliance with the HMO Licence conditions. The Tribunal found the works were urgent and necessary, and a person would not suffer relevant prejudice.

Tribunal Grants £11,495.50 Lift Repair Dispensation Without Full Leaseholder Consultation

First-tier Tribunal rules on Mobile Homes Act protections

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the applicability of the Mobile Homes Act 1983, determining that mobile home occupants are entitled to certain protections under the Act. This includes implied terms and data protection considerations. Judge Rachel Watkin presided over the case.

Tenant Wins Service Charge Exclusions in First-tier Tribunal

Tenant Wins Service Charge Determination Case in First-tier Tribunal

Tribunal Sets £850/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Portland

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £850 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, taking into account the property's condition and similar rents in the area.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £850 for East Sussex Property

Tribunal Sets £750/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Salisbury

First-tier Tribunal Appoints New Property Manager Until 2028