Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Assesses Statutory Costs for New Lease

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the costs a landlord can charge a tenant for granting a new lease. The Tribunal allowed the landlord's claim for costs but adjusted the amount to be fair.

Tribunal Orders Costs Against Respondent in RTM Case

Management Company Granted Dispensation for Lift Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted a management company dispensation from consultation requirements for lift repairs in a residential building. The decision was based on the reasonable nature of the request and the urgency of the repairs.

First-tier Tribunal Validates Repairs but Invalidates Consultation Notice

The Tribunal ruled that the initial notice about major works was invalid because it contained incorrect cost estimates. However, they found the repairs to be reasonable and necessary.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium for New Lease Based on Valuation Evidence

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the appropriate premium for a new lease based on evidence from both parties. The tribunal considered the freehold value, long lease value, and relativity between the two values to determine the final premium of £327,253.

Tribunal Partially Allows £44,979 in Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Asbestos Removal

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consulting leaseholders for urgent asbestos removal work. The court ruled that the works were urgent and necessary to prevent significant health and safety hazards.

Tenant's Service Charge Claim Partially Allowed by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal partially allowed a tenant's claim for recovery of legal costs through a person while dismissing the application for a person determination. The decision was made by Judge J a person and two other members of the tribunal.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Gas Supply Agreement in Manchester

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165977

Tribunal sets £804/month fair rent for assured tenancy in Streatham

Tribunal Sets £1,050 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in St Albans

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a market rent of £1,050 per calendar month for a property, effective from 4 April 2022. This decision was based on current market conditions and ignored previous rent levels and personal circumstances of the parties.

Tribunal Sets £1,000/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Banbury

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £1,000 per month for a property, taking into account its condition and local market rates, including the need for refurbishment.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonableness of Special Contributions for Fire Safety

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the landlord can reasonably ask a person to contribute to costs related to fixing fire safety issues in their buildings.

Tribunal Grants £1950 Dispensation for Urgent Structural Works on Converted House

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs to the structure and chimney stack of flats. The works were deemed necessary to address a person safety issues and were completed without formal consultation due to the urgency of the situation. No objections were raised by the tenants.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works in London Property

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed to fix leaking pipes in a residential building. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further damage and to allow a resident to return to their home.

Tribunal Grants £5,424 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Victorian Building

First-tier Tribunal Determines Validity of Service Charge Demands

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the validity of service charge demands and the reasonableness of various charges under lease agreements. The tribunal ruled that service charge demands must comply with lease terms and be properly certified and audited to be valid.

Tribunal Grants £3816 Emergency Repairs Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip certain consultation steps for urgent repairs needed to fix a burst water pipe. The decision was made to prevent further water damage to the property.

Tribunal grants dispensation for major works in Newcastle