Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Application for Court-Appointed Manager

Claim for Right to Manage Rejected Due to Procedural Failures

The First-tier Tribunal rejected the claimant's application for Right to Manage because the a company failed to meet the statutory requirements for membership. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to legal procedures.

Tribunal Sets Higher Market Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a higher rent for a property than what the landlord proposed. They considered the property's condition and compared it to similar properties in the area, setting the rent at £1,540.00 per month.

Tribunal rules £3,456.15 in service charges not payable for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £212.61 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent for a property. The rent set is £212.61 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

Tenant Wins Reduced Management Fees Due to Property Management Failure

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Security Door Works

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Proposed Service Charge Scheme

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a proposed service charge scheme for a property in Winchester is inconsistent with the terms of the leases. The decision was made by Judge Mark Loveday.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Not Payable

Tribunal Grants £6,600 Urgent Dispensation for Chimney Repairs in Bath

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass formal consultation requirements for urgent repairs on a historic building, prioritising safety over strict adherence to procedures.

Tribunal sets £3,000/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the market rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £3,000 per month, effective from 29 September 2023. The decision was influenced by the property's condition, size, and location.

First-tier Tribunal Extends Property Manager's Term Under Landlord and Tenant Act

Tribunal Reduces Service Charge but Rejects Section 20C Order

First-tier Tribunal Raises Pitch Fees for Mobile Homes

Tribunal Sets New £196.29/Month Rent for Assured Tenancies in Malvern

The First-tier Tribunal decided to increase the monthly pitch fees for mobile homes in a park based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) increase. The Tribunal rejected arguments that the RPI was inappropriate or that the increase was unprecedented.

Tribunal Sets £196.29/month Rent for Mobile Homes in Worcestershire

Tribunal Raises Pitch Fees for Mobile Homes Following RPI Increase

Tribunal Sets £196.29/month Rent for Mobile Homes in Malvern

The First-tier Tribunal decided to increase the monthly pitch fees for mobile homes in a park based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) increase. The Tribunal rejected arguments that the increase was inappropriate.

Tribunal Sets £196.29/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Malvern

First-tier Tribunal Increases Pitch Fees for Mobile Homes Based on RPI

The First-tier Tribunal increased the pitch fees for mobile homes in a park based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) increase, rejecting arguments that the RPI was inappropriate or that the increase was unprecedented.