Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal grants dispensation for 24-month energy agreement in Manchester

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Interest Value at Nil Pounds

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the purchase price for the freehold interest of a property should be nil pounds after considering a valuation report. This means the applicant will not have to pay any money to acquire the freehold interest.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs to Sash Windows

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Service Charges for Reasonableness

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed service charges for a tenant, reducing management charges and allowing a person premiums while disallowing maintenance charges. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tenant Loses Appeal Against Financial Penalty for Non-compliance with Improvement Notice

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty imposed on a tenant for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice within the specified timeframe. The tenant argued that they had difficulties contacting their tenant and that the local housing authority did not consider their representations. However, the Tribunal found that the tenant had no reasonable excuse for the delay and that the procedural requirements were met.

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £136.50 per week for property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £136.50 per week for a property, using a specific formula from the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal sets £181.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £181.50 per week. This decision ensures that the rent charged is fair and follows the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets £485/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £485.00 per month for a property, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge Reasonable and Limits Costs

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that a weekly service charge of £2 is reasonable and payable. The tribunal also made a s.20C order limiting the landlord's costs in the proceedings.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Service Charge Budget

Tribunal Sets £160/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Peterborough

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £160 per week from June 3rd, 2022, based on what similar properties in Peterborough are renting for.

First-tier Tribunal Caps Service Charges at £750 Annually

Tenant Entitled to Return of Excess Holding Deposit Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Administrative Error in Consultation for Assured Tenancy in Cheltenham

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to proceed with major works without consulting the leaseholders, determining it was reasonable to do so under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charge Amount Under Right to Manage

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount of accrued and uncommitted service charges under the a person. The tribunal determined the amount to be £388,821.94, rejecting the respondent's request to postpone the proceedings due to ongoing criminal investigations.

Tribunal Grants £133,422.59 Dispensation for Assured Tenancy Works in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for works on a property. The works were deemed necessary due to health and safety concerns and to minimise costs. The decision was made without objections from the tenants.

Tribunal Grants £250+ Fire Safety Works Dispensation in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip certain consultation procedures for urgent fire safety works at a property. The works included installing a new fire alarm system and improving an existing mist suppression system. The decision was made due to the emergency nature of the works and the absence of objections from a person.

Tenant's Breach of Covenant Claim Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

Service Charges Determination for Tenant

Service Charge Determination for Future Works in Residential Property

The Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of a service charge for future works in a residential property. The works were necessary to address unusual noises in the building, and the cost was found to fall under the landlord's repairing covenant.