Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Halts Market Rent Determination Until Valid Notice Confirmed

Tribunal Sets New Pitch Fee Based on CPI Increase

Service Charges Found Reasonable and Payable by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges demanded by the freehold owner from the lessee were reasonable and payable. This decision was based on the terms of the lease and the relevant legal provisions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

Landlord Granted Permission to Replace Emergency Call System Without Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Ten-Year Banning Order Against Landlord

The First-tier Tribunal granted a ten-year Banning Order against a landlord convicted of multiple offenses under the Housing Act 2004. This order prohibits the landlord from managing properties or engaging in related work for a decade.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation From Consultation Requirements

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Under Statutory Caps

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenancy, setting the rent at £244.92 per week, effective from 8 January 2026. This decision was made following an objection from the tenant and applies statutory caps under the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £222.50 per week after considering several factors and applying relevant legislation.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Fire Safety Works Without Consulting Tenants

Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consulting Leaseholders About Major Electrical Works

Fair Rent Determination Under the Rent Act 1977

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £299.50 per week for a property, applying capping provisions under the Rent Act 1977. This decision was influenced by the Retail Price Index (RPI) and adjustments for tenant responsibilities.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Irrecoverable

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation Without Conditions

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Lift Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to fix a broken lift without consulting tenants. The landlord acted reasonably in addressing urgent safety concerns.

Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip the consultation process for urgent repair works. The works were deemed necessary and there was no evidence of financial harm to a person.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Capped Fair Rent for Property

First-tier Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Tenanted Property

The First-tier Tribunal determined the maximum fair rent for a tenanted property, applying the formula set out in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999. The uncapped fair rent was initially £257.60 per week but was capped at £232 per week.

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent at £195 per week under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent for a property at £195 per week after considering market rents and adjusting them based on factors like lack of white goods, carpets or curtains, and central heating.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges and Legal Costs

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal reviewed service charge disputes between a tenant and a landlord. The tribunal determined specific amounts for past service charges and ruled that the landlord could not fully recover legal costs from the tenant.