Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Electrical Safety Works

Tenant Agrees to Provide Reports on Heating and Insulation

The tenant agreed to provide reports on heating and cavity wall insulation to comply with improvement notices issued by the local authority. This agreement was made during a hearing at the First-tier Tribunal.

Tenant Successfully Challenges Rent Collection Fee as Unlawful Administration Charge

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Flooring Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for replacing flooring in a retirement complex. The decision was made as no harm to the tenants was found.

Tribunal sets £1,650/month rent for assured tenancy in Hove

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a market rent of £1,650.00 per month for a property in Hove, considering comparable rental values in the area rather than the current rent.

Tenant's Application Struck Out Due to Invalid Rent Increase Notice

First-tier Tribunal confirms £29,972.51 service charges for flat in London

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges claimed by the landlord were reasonable and payable by the tenant. The decision was based on the costs being reasonably incurred and of a reasonable standard.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Upgrading Emergency Call System

Tribunal Grants Urgent Works Dispensation Without Full Consultation

Tribunal Partially Allows Service Charge Claims for Tenancy in Havant

The First-tier Tribunal decided on whether certain service charges were reasonable for a tenant. They found that some charges were fair, but others were not allowed due to lack of authority under the lease agreement.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenancy Manager Appointment

The First-tier Tribunal rejected an application to appoint a manager for a residential property because the applicant had sold his flat and no longer owned a leasehold interest in the building. The decision was made on April 28, 2023.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £850 Per Month

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £930 per Month

The First-tier Tribunal set the market rent for a property in Harlow at £930 per month, effective from February 16, 2023. The decision was made under the Housing Act 1988, considering a person's condition and local rental prices.

Application Struck Out Due to Lack of Jurisdiction - First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Premium at £70,875

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the appropriate premium for the freehold interest of a property. They determined the premium to be £70,875 after considering the report prepared by an expert.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £900 Due to Property Disrepair

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £750 Per Month for Kelvedon Hatch Property

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Costs for Tenant's New Lease Extension

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £500 for Ipswich property

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Tenants' Service Charge Challenge

Tenants challenged service charges but later agreed to pay them, considering them reasonable and payable. The tribunal accepted their agreement and closed the case without ordering costs.