Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy After Review

The Tribunal reviewed a request to increase rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the property's condition and market value, setting a new rent of £1,045.00 per month starting June 1, 2022.

RTM Company Ordered to Pay Landlord's Costs Under Leasehold Reform Act

First-tier Tribunal Limits Recovery of Waking Watch Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that waking watch charges are recoverable in part due to the landlord's failure to perform a proper fire risk assessment. This decision affects leaseholders' responsibilities regarding fire safety measures.

Tribunal Sets £851.50/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Tadley

Tribunal Sets £2,587.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Fleet

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property, considering its condition and market value. The decision favoured the tenant, setting the fair rent at £2587.50 per quarter.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Social Housing Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that certain service charges for social a person tenants are not payable if the a company were previously provided free of charge. This decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Banning Order Against Unsafe Landlord

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Disrepaired Property

Tribunal Sets £305/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants £7,788.26 Repair Works Dispensation in Hertfordshire

Tribunal Rules £50,000 Drainage Repair Charge Unreasonable for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal grants dispensation for fire safety works in a nine-story building in Manchester

Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works at Lune Quays

Tribunal Grants £2,480 Pump Repairs Dispensation in Six-Flat Building

First-tier Tribunal Allows Emergency Lift Repairs Without Full Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord's request to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent lift repairs at a residential a person. The decision was made considering the necessity and urgency of the works, and the fact that a person did not suffer any significant prejudice.

Tenant Not Liable for Unauthorised Administration Charges

Lease Extension Granted Despite Missing Landlord

Tribunal Sets £184.62/Week Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy in Liskeard

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £184.62 per week for a property under an assured periodic tenancy. The decision took into account the tenant's contributions and a reasonable service charge.

Financial Penalty Confirmed for Non-Compliance with Improvement Notice

Tribunal Sets £975/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Folkestone

The First-tier Tribunal set a new market rent of £975 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, considering factors like the property's condition and local rental prices.