Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Orders Reduction in Management Fees for Tenants

First-tier Tribunal Denies Tenants' Section 20C Application

The First-tier Tribunal ruled against tenants who asked for an order under section 20C of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, stating it was not fair to exclude the landlord's costs from service charges. Judge Sheftel made the decision.

Tribunal Sets £187 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Erith

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They used the Retail Price Index (RPI) changes and followed the formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to determine the fair rent.

Tribunal sets £240/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £189,072 premium for lease extension in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the appropriate amount to be paid for extending a lease under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. The tribunal evaluated a person's value and the premiums proposed by both sides.

Tribunal Sets £543,986 Freehold Value for Lease Extension in Clapham

Tribunal sets £975/month rent for assured tenancy in Luton

Tribunal Sets £1300/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Luton

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy based on what similar properties in Luton are renting for. They set the rent at £1300 per month.

Reasonableness of Service Charges and Administration Charges in Residential Property Dispute

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fairness and necessity of various charges levied by a residents association on its members. Some charges were deemed fair and payable, while others were adjusted or rejected.

Tribunal allows £5,276.28 service charges for assured tenancy in Gateshead

First-tier Tribunal Approves Lease Variations Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

First-tier Tribunal Allows Recovery of Costs for Door Entry Phone System

Tribunal sets £1,256/month fair rent for assured tenancy in West London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property in West London. They took into account the market rent for similar properties and adjusted it based on specific conditions of the property. The decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal sets £213/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges Payability and Accrued Charges Payment

The Tribunal decided on the payability of service charges and the payment of accrued uncommitted service charges under the 2002 Act. The landlord was required to provide evidence for the charges, but failed to do so for some items, leading to their rejection. This ruling emphasises the need for landlords to maintain accurate records and provide proper documentation.

Tribunal sets £1,100/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £230 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property in London. The rent was calculated using the Retail Price Index and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Prohibition Orders Upheld in Tenancy Safety Dispute

Tribunal Grants £36,575 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London

Tribunal Grants £6835 Roof Repairs Dispensation for Flat in London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs, provided leaseholders were informed and agreed.