Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium for New Lease Extension

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Excessive Administration Charges

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Soil Drainage Works

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Payment of Reasonable Insurance Premiums

Tribunal sets £1222 pcm fair rent for assured tenancy in New Malden

Tribunal grants dispensation for £51,849.13 fire safety works in Albion Riverside

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Repairs to Prevent Damage

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs needed to fix falling masonry and prevent water damage. The tenant argued that he didn't have enough time to get his own quotes, but the tribunal decided the repairs were urgent and necessary.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claim for Rent Repayment Order

Tribunal sets £227 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Determines Maximum Fair Rent for Property

Tribunal sets £1234/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £1400/month rent for assured tenancy in Hounslow

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1400 per month, following the Housing Act 1988. This ensures the tenant pays a fair market rate.

Tribunal Grants £850 Roof Repair Dispensation for Three-Flat Property in London

Tribunal allows dispensation of consultation requirements for £6.4m insulation works in Manchester

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Newcastle

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs. The repairs were necessary to prevent leaks and further damage to the property.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Underpinning Works

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £95 per week for property

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent for a property. The rent is set at £95 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision follows the calculation method outlined in the Rent Act 1977.

Tenant Must Pay £30 Plus VAT for Each Notice Related to Tenancy Alterations

First-tier Tribunal Invalidates Service Charges for Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges for 2020, 2021, and 2022 were invalid because the landlord failed to provide proper documentation and comply with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Judge F J Silverman presided over the case.

Freehold Transfer Decision: First-tier Tribunal Approves TR1 Form

The First-tier Tribunal approved the form of the TR1 for the freehold transfer of a property in London. This means the process for transferring the freehold ownership can now proceed according to the approved form.