Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Right to Manage Property to RTM Company

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a Right to Manage (RTM) company was legally allowed to manage a property. The decision was based on the company fulfilling the statutory conditions and the lack of opposition from the landlord.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Not Due Due to Late Demands

Tribunal sets £726/month fair rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal varies improvement notice for fire and fall hazards

First-tier Tribunal Allows Urgent Roof Repairs Without Consultation

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges for 2015/16

Tenants' Contracts Remain Valid After November 2019 Meeting

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the contracts between tenants and the site operator remained valid after a November 2019 meeting. The ruling rejected the site operator's claims for new terms.

First-tier Tribunal Allows Contributions to Reserves for Cyclical Maintenance

Service Charges Found Payable and Reasonable Under Residential Leases

Tribunal Sets £10,966 Freehold Price for Assured Tenancy in Walsall

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the appropriate sum to be paid into court for the freehold interest of a property in Hednesford, Staffordshire, under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The Tribunal inspected the property and considered the valuation submitted by the claimant's representative, ultimately determining the sum to be £10,966.

Tribunal Rejects £7,850 Rent Repayment Order Application Due to Timing Issues

Tribunal Varies Management Order for Appointing a Manager

Tenant's Appeals Over HMO Licence Conditions Dismissed

Tribunal Amends Decision on Pitch Fee Increases for Mobile Home Residents

First-tier Tribunal Determines Lower Market Rent Due to Property Condition

Tenant Secures Lower Rent After Tribunal Considers Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Improvement Notice with Variations

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an Improvement Notice with agreed variations after identifying Category 1 and 2 hazards in a property using the a person Health and Safety Rating System. The Notice requires the landlord to undertake specified works to address these hazards.

Electricity Charges for Mobile Home Occupier Set by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a mobile home occupier must pay for electricity at the discounted rate paid by the a person. This decision is based on the Mobile Homes Act 1983 and the Housing Act 2004.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £240.50 Per Week Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Costs for Telecom Site Agreement

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on costs and expenses for a new telecom agreement under the Electronic Communications Code. The claimant sought a new agreement for a a person used for telecommunications equipment, leading to a settlement with the respondent. The tribunal ruled on the costs and expenses related to the agreement.