Housing & Tenancy

Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consulting Tenants About Major Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass the usual consultation process with tenants regarding major works. The decision was based on the urgent need to restore the communal water supply to residents.

First-tier Tribunal: Landlord Cannot Recover Litigation Costs From Tenants

In a dispute over service charges at a person in London, the First-tier Tribunal decided that the landlord could not pass on their legal costs to tenants through service charges or administration fees. The decision was based on what is fair and reasonable under the circumstances.

First-tier Tribunal: Landlord Cannot Recover Costs Through Service Charges

In this First-tier Tribunal decision, a group of tenants successfully argued that their landlord should not be allowed to pass on legal costs via service charges. The tribunal agreed, finding that such recovery would be unfair in light of the landlord's conduct and the issues at stake.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Purchase Price

First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increases Based on CPI

The First-tier Tribunal approved an increase in pitch fees for park homes based on CPI adjustments, rejecting claims of site deterioration. The decision was based on the condition of the site and the alignment with CPI.

Tenant's Application Struck Out for Defective Notice

Claimant Granted Right to Manage Property Under Commonhold Act

First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Safety Works Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works, ensuring the safety of residents in a multi-story building.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £950 per Month

Landlord Entitled to Manage Property After Management Company Dissolution

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenants' Service Charge Challenges

The First-tier Tribunal rejected the tenants' arguments against certain service charges, ruling that the costs were reasonable and properly incurred.

Claimant Secures Right to Manage Property Despite Procedural Issues

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the claimant can manage the property starting April 2026, even though there were some procedural mistakes. The decision was made because the claimant met most of the legal requirements and the mistakes didn't harm anyone involved.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for a property, taking into account the property's condition and the presence of items left by the previous tenant. The rent was set at £1,600 per month.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs due to water leakage, ensuring the work could proceed without unnecessary delays.

Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consulting Leaseholders on Fire Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Service Charges for Accurate Management Fees

First-tier Tribunal Quashes Improvement Notice Due to Access Issues