Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Electrical Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent electrical repairs in common areas, ensuring no harm to leaseholders.

Landlord Granted Permission to Proceed with Repairs Without Tenant Consultation

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Ipswich Tenancy

A tenant's case regarding the fair rent for their property in Ipswich was heard by the First-tier Tribunal. After considering the condition of the property, recent improvements made by the landlord, and the scarcity of similar properties, the tribunal set the fair rent at £153 per week.

Management Company Allowed Urgent Lift Repairs Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a management company to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent lift repairs in a residential property because no a person objected.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

Fair Rent Determination for Property Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Confirms £4,250 Penalty for Property Management Company

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a £4,250 penalty imposed on a property management company for failing to join a a person as required by law. The company argued that it was unable to join the scheme due to administrative issues, but the Tribunal found the penalty reasonable.

Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy Based on Market Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy based on what similar properties in LB Hillingdon are renting for. The rent was set at £650 per calendar month starting from 1 September 2025.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Tenant Based on Local Market Rates

Improvement Notice Appeal Dismissed Due to Late Submission

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal against an Improvement Notice because it was submitted too late. The Tribunal ruled that the applicant failed to provide sufficient reasons for the delay in submitting the appeal within the required time frame.

Claimant's Representatives Ordered to Pay Wasted Costs

The Tribunal ordered the claimant's a person to pay £4,500 plus VAT in wasted costs to the respondent for failing to comply with the Tribunal's directions regarding the provision of a full statement of reasons for the appeal.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works, ensuring the safety of residents without causing harm to leaseholders.

Landlord Denied Bypass of Consultation Requirements

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Request for Dispensation on Qualifying Works

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a landlord’s request to bypass mandatory consultations before carrying out essential repairs on a property. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to legal requirements designed to protect tenants' rights and interests.

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Jurisdiction Over Electronic Communications Claim

A First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) reviews a case where a claimant seeks an agreement under the Electronic Communications a person. The tribunal must decide if it has jurisdiction to rule on this matter based on whether the site provider occupies the necessary land.

Management Company Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Urgent Repairs

Tribunal Grants Urgent Works Dispensation Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass statutory consultation for urgent replacement of a cold water storage tank due to health risks and significant cost savings, ensuring no harm to tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Security Measures

Rent Adjustment for Assured Tenancy: First-tier Tribunal Decision

The tenant requested a rent adjustment based on the property's condition and market comparables. The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent of £1,520 per month, effective from 8 April 2025.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Service Charges for Chimney Insurance