Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Found in Breach of Lease Covenants Due to Property Disrepair

Tribunal Rejects Banning Order Against Landlord in Somerset

A local housing authority tried to ban a landlord from renting properties after the landlord was found guilty of unlawfully evicting a tenant. However, the First-tier Tribunal decided against issuing a banning order, stating that the landlord's actions were not severe enough to warrant such a penalty.

Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set a new rent of £1,260 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the property's outdated condition and lack of modern amenities.

Tribunal Sets £701.25 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Fareham

Tribunal Grants £1410 Dispensation for Urgent Repairs in London Property

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge Unreasonable

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charge

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of a service charge for a property managed under a Management Order. They found that certain charges were reasonable, while others were not.

Landlord Granted Exemption for Urgent Repairs Without Tenant Consent

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Repairs Due to Failed Water Supply

The landlord asked for permission to skip consulting tenants about urgent repairs needed due to a failed water supply. The First-tier Tribunal agreed and allowed the landlord to proceed without consulting the tenants.

Tribunal Rejects Management Charges as Unpayable

First-tier Tribunal Denies Appeal Permission on Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal denied permission to appeal a decision on charging tenants for fire safety improvements. The decision was based on the terms of the lease agreement.

Tribunal Grants £8,580 Dispensation for Urgent Structural Works in Camden

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent structural works needed to replace failing timber columns supporting balconies. The tribunal found the works were urgent and necessary, with no evidence of prejudice to the a person.

First-tier Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction in Tenancy Dispute

Partial Rent Repayment Order Granted Due to Lack of License

First-tier Tribunal lacks jurisdiction over service charges claim

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal decided it had no authority to rule on a dispute regarding service charges. The case involved a claim by a residents' association against freehold owners for unpaid charges. The Tribunal concluded it lacked the necessary jurisdiction to make a ruling.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Fire Safety Works in Manchester

Tribunal Sets £637/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Leicester

The First-tier Tribunal evaluated the rental value of a property, taking into account its condition and recent improvements made by the tenant. They set a fair rent according to the Housing Act 1988.

Claimant's Application Struck Out for Raising New Argument in Subsequent Hearing

The claimant tried to bring up a new argument about service charges in a second application, but the court decided this was unfair and struck out the application because it should have been raised in the first hearing.

Tribunal reduces management fees by half for service charges 2018-2021

Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for Converted House in Leeds

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to carry out urgent roof repairs without consulting the a person, finding it reasonable to dispense with the consultation requirements due to the urgency and potential damage.