Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Regulated Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £877 per month for a regulated tenancy, considering the property's condition, location, and market comparables, under the Rent Act 1977.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Window Replacement Service Charges Reasonable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the cost of replacing windows on a Grade 2 listed estate was reasonable and that the consultation process followed by the Respondents was appropriate. The Tribunal concluded that the works were necessary and the costs were reasonable.

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Property Under Housing Act 1988

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the market rent for a property, setting it at £247.00 per week. The decision was based on the Housing Act 1988 and ignored the impact of any improvements made by the tenant.

Tribunal Varies Dates for Works in Housing Act Appeal

First-tier Tribunal Denies Costs Due to Lack of Unreasonable Conduct

Rent Adjustment for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Damp Issues

Tribunal Sets £1,300 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Dover

The First-tier Tribunal set a new market rent of £1,300 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from 26 June 2022, after considering the tenant's referral under Sections 13 and 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Tribunal sets £1148/month fair rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Determines Liability for Service Charges and Administration Fees

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Poorly Maintained Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £360 pcm for a property in poor condition. They took into account the property's state and lack of modern amenities.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Collective Enfranchisement Price

Landlord ordered to refund excessive fee for changing tenancy agreement

The tribunal ordered the landlord to refund an excessive fee charged for changing a tenancy agreement. The fee was deemed excessive under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, and the landlord was ordered to return the excess amount to the tenant.

Successful Right to Manage Application in First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the claimant was allowed to manage the property after reviewing the submitted documents. This decision was made without a hearing due to the nature of the case.

Landlord Granted Permission to Bypass Consultation Requirements for Communal Utilities

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation requirements for a new long-term agreement on communal gas and electricity supply. The decision was made due to the rapidly changing energy market and the potential for better pricing through collective procurement.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165130

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant's property. The rent was set at £100.60 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Joist Repair Works

Financial Penalty Reduced to £750 for Electrical Breach

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Room in Multiple Occupation

The First-tier Tribunal decided the market rent for a room in a house where several people live together. They set the rent at £450 per month, starting from June 16, 2022, after considering similar properties in the area.

Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charges for Leaseholders in North London