Housing & Tenancy

Social Housing Rent Determination: Market Rent Set for Flat in Ealing

Tribunal Sets £1350/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £1350, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Purchase Price at £833.33

Tribunal allows £185.06/month pitch fee increase for assured tenancy in Preston

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Objections to Pitch Fee Increase

Tribunal Upholds £186.65/month Pitch Fee Increase for Mobile Home in Preston

Tribunal Upholds £196.61/Month Pitch Fee Increase for Mobile Home in Wooler

Tribunal Upholds £176.17/Month Pitch Fee Increase for Caravan Park Resident

In this case, the claimant requested an increase in the pitch fee based on the Retail Prices Index (RPI) increase. The respondent argued that this increase was discriminatory compared to other residents. The First-tier Tribunal decided in favour of the claimant, allowing the increase based on the RPI increase.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Right to Manage Over London Flats

The First-tier Tribunal granted a a company the right to manage nine flats in London, rejecting the respondent's argument that the company did not meet the necessary requirements.

Financial Penalty Confirmed Against Property Owner for Licensing Failure

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a financial penalty of £1,313.46 against a property owner for failing to license a property in a selective licensing area. The Tribunal ruled that the owner committed a relevant housing offence by operating a licensable property without a licence.

Tribunal Grants £7,310 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Waterproofing Works in London

First-tier Tribunal Allows £119,074 Service Charge Determination for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided that service charges for a person services are reasonable if they are necessary for fire safety and comply with government guidelines. The decision was made in a case involving a person.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges for Fire Safety Measures

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for fire safety measures, including a person, under the a person. The decision was made to ensure the safety of the property's occupants.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent Based on Comparable Properties

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a market rent for a property by comparing similar properties in the area. They disregarded the current rent and personal circumstances of the landlord or tenant.

Tribunal Rejects Harassment Claim for Rent Repayment Order in London Flat

Tribunal rules £1,592.37 service charges reasonable for flat in Sutton Coldfield

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges claimed by the claimant were reasonable. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant’s costs of the proceedings.

Tribunal Allows Bypass of Consultation for Digital Emergency Call System in Northumberland

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to bypass the usual consultation process for major works under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The decision was made because the lessee did not suffer any harm from the lack of consultation.

Financial Penalty Reduced for Unlicensed Rental Property

Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Luton

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent Under Housing Act 1988

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property in Rayleigh, Essex, setting the rent at £1400 per month. The decision was based on the Housing Act 1988 and took into account various factors including the condition of the property and comparable rents in the area.