Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Grants £4,600 in Urgent Roof Repairs Without Leaseholder Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a residents' association to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs at their building in North Cheam, Surrey. The decision was made because the repairs were deemed essential and urgent, ensuring the safety and integrity of the building.

Freehold Owner Granted Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

Tribunal sets £37,461.60 service charges for flats in London

Tribunal Cannot Decide on Settled Costs in Leasehold Reform Case

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for property at £584.00

Tribunal grants landlord's request to bypass consultation for £5,184 asbestos works in London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent lift works. The decision was based on the urgency of the works and the fact that the consultation requirements could not be met due to the nature of the work.

Tribunal Sets £173/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Luton

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent of £173 per week for a property, effective from 19 June 2023, based on market conditions and statutory requirements, including disregarding certain tenant improvements.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Right to Manage Claim

Tribunal Grants £4,425 Dispensation for Essential Roof Repairs in Waltham Abbey

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to carry out urgent roof repairs without consulting the tenants, as no objections were raised and no prejudice was found.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property at £212.54 Weekly

Tribunal Grants Urgent Major Works Dispensation for Multi-Flat Property in Exeter

Tribunal sets £1825/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They took into account the condition of the property and compared it to similar rental properties in the area to determine a fair rent.

Tribunal Sets £461.54 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a property under an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the open market value of the property to determine the rent. The decision was based on the Housing Act 1988.

Tribunal Sets £171.92/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Salisbury

Tribunal Grants £250 Consultation Dispensation for Major Works in Tenancy Dispute

The First-tier Tribunal granted the landlord permission to bypass consulting the leaseholders about major works due to urgent need, ensuring no significant harm to the leaseholders.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Isles of Scilly Property

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property in the Isles of Scilly. After considering the property's condition and the scarcity of similar properties in the area, they set the rent at £2,295.00 per quarter, effective from June 19, 2023.

First-tier Tribunal rules on administration charges and legal costs

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that £150 in administration charges are recoverable under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, but lacks jurisdiction to determine the reasonableness of legal costs not yet demanded.

Tribunal Sets £189.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Limits Certain Service Charges for Tenant

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claim for Unlicensed HMO

In a recent case, tenants attempted to get a rent repayment order against a landlord for operating an unlicensed HMO. However, the First-tier Tribunal dismissed the claim because the tenants did not provide enough evidence showing that the property was the main residence for at least five people.