Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Extends Building Manager's Appointment

First-tier Tribunal Extends Property Management Order Until 2025

Tribunal sets £198.53 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £1900/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £1540.43 Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in 2020/2021

First-tier Tribunal Grants RTM Company Right to Manage Property

First-tier Tribunal Appoints Property Manager Due to Management Conflicts

The First-tier Tribunal appointed a person a person as the manager of a residential property due to conflicts between the lessee and the management company. This decision ensures fair and effective management of the property.

Tenant Not Responsible for Repair of Exterior Windows and Balcony Doors

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord is responsible for maintaining the external windows and balcony doors of a property, while the tenant is responsible for the interior components. This decision was based on the interpretation of the lease and relevant laws.

Tribunal sets £20,410 premium for lease extension in Erith

Tribunal orders return of £183 holding deposit in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is entitled to the return of a holding deposit under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, as the deposit exceeded one week's rent and no tenancy agreement was entered into within the deadline.

Tenant Ordered to Pay Landlord's Costs After Deemed Withdrawal

In a recent First-tier Tribunal case, a tenant was ordered to pay their landlord's costs after a notice under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993 was deemed withdrawn. The tenant had to pay £1,826.50 within 14 days.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs in Block of 47 Flats

Tribunal Grants £8,136 Fire Safety Upgrade Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal granted an exemption from the statutory consultation requirements for a landlord who needed to install fire safety equipment urgently at a residential property. The decision was made after considering the fire safety concerns and the lack of objections from leaseholders.

Tenant Wins Lower Rent in First-tier Tribunal Decision

Tribunal Sets £366,870 Premium for Lease Extension in London

The First-tier Tribunal determined the premium for extending a lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The premium was calculated based on the valuation of the property and the terms of the lease. The case was heard remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Claimant Ordered to Pay £3,109.80 in Legal Costs for Lease Extension

Tenant's Costs Reduced in Lease Extension Case

Tribunal Sets £700/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Lechlade

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £700 per month for a property in Gloucestershire. They considered the tenant's improvements and the property's condition when setting the rent.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £875 Per Month

Tribunal Sets £1,800/Quarter Rent for Assured Tenancy in Cornwall