Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Certain Service Charges Unreasonable

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant in Breach of Maintenance and Rent

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant was in breach of maintaining the property and paying rent according to the agreement. This decision was based on the Mobile Homes Act 1983 and the Housing Act 2004.

Tenant Ordered to Pay Arrears and Maintain Property

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must maintain their mobile home and pitch in good condition and pay outstanding arrears under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

Tribunal Grants £43,625 Service Charge Works Dispensation in London

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent Considering Tenant Improvements

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Improvement Notice with Modifications

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Walkway Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs to the walkways at a residential building in Grays, Essex. The repairs were deemed necessary due to the risk of the walkway collapsing.

Tenant Found in Breach of Lease Conditions

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Chimney Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to proceed with repairs to a chimney stack without consulting tenants first. This is because it was deemed reasonable given the urgency and cost-effectiveness of completing the necessary works.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonable Insurance Premium Charge

Tribunal sets £3447.83 service charges for 2022 in London

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £700

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £117 per Week

First-tier Tribunal Approves Lease Variation for Service Charge Recovery

Tenant's Breach Claims Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165069

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Rent Increase Request

Tenant Wins Permission to Appeal Due to Incorrect Information Used in Original Decision

First-tier Tribunal Appoints Manager for Repairs and Service Charges

Landlord Granted Dispensation From Consulting Tenants About Major Roof Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consulting tenants about major roof repairs. The Tribunal ruled it was reasonable to grant this dispensation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.