Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal dismisses £11,900 service charge challenge for flat in London

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Payability of Service Charges for Refurbishment Works

First-tier Tribunal Determines Proper Contributions to Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on how much a tenant should contribute to service charges and whether the landlord followed the correct procedures in demanding these charges. The Tribunal ruled that the landlord's costs should be fairly divided among the tenants based on the lease agreement.

Freeholder Granted Permission to Remove Asbestos Without Tenant Consultation

First-tier Tribunal sets maximum fair rent for tenants

Tribunal sets £193.50 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant's property, setting it at £193.50 per week. This decision was based on the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Boiler Works

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164893

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Balcony Painting Works in London

Tribunal Grants £176k Electrical Works Dispensation Without Formal Consultation

Tribunal Grants £14,364 Roof Repairs Dispensation for Top Floor Leaks

Tenant Entitled to New Lease When Landlord Cannot Be Found

First-tier Tribunal Extends Management Order Despite Lease Defects

The First-tier Tribunal decided to extend the role of a manager in handling property matters even though there were ongoing disputes over lease agreements. The decision was made to ensure continued management of the property's issues.

Tribunal Sets £218/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Surrey Village

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £218.00 per week for a property under a protected periodic tenancy, taking into account the property's condition and terms of tenancy.

Tribunal Sets £945 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Dawlish

Tribunal Sets £178/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Surrey

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a rented property, setting it at £178.00 per week. They considered factors like the property's condition, location, and inflation when making their decision.

Water Charges Not Included in Pitch Fee Under Mobile Homes Act

The First-tier Tribunal decided that water charges are not included in the pitch fee for mobile homes under the Mobile Homes Act 1983. This means the tenant does not have to pay extra for water beyond the pitch fee.

First-tier Tribunal Declares Service Charges Unenforceable

Tribunal sets £194/week maximum fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, calculating it to be £194.00 per week using the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy After Assessing Property Condition

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, considering the property's condition and market comparables. The rent was set at £167.30 per week, effective from 13th March 2023.