Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £593.50 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £593.50 per month for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was influenced by the property's condition, terms, and the scarcity of similar properties in the local market.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Fair Rent of £23,770

Tenant Association Granted Recognition by First-tier Tribunal

Tribunal Appoints New Manager Over Landlord Breach

First-tier Tribunal Decides Reasonableness of Costs in Leasehold Enfranchisement

First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium for Leasehold Enfranchisement

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for leasehold enfranchisement of two flats in Southend-on-Sea. The premium was set at £38,543 based on statutory valuation principles under the 1993 Act.

Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent vent replacement in Poulton Le Fylde

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent fire safety works at an apartment block. The works were deemed necessary to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.

Tribunal sets service charges for flat in Oldbury, West Midlands

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Late Appeal Against Improvement Notice

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a late appeal against an Improvement Notice because the applicant did not provide a valid reason for the delay. The applicant claimed confusion over extensions but the Tribunal did not find this acceptable.

Tribunal Upholds £2013 Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in Portsmouth

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges demanded by the landlord were reasonable and payable, supporting the claimant's request for £2013.40 for the period March 2019 to September 2020.

Refusal Order Blocks Mobile Home Sale Due to Pet Violation

Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Buckinghamshire

Tribunal Sets £1962/qtr Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants Exemption for Urgent Repairs in Carlisle

Freeholder Allowed Urgent Repairs Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a freeholder to carry out urgent repairs without consulting the leaseholders because of water leakage into a flat. The leaseholders agreed with the repairs and no one objected.

Bedford Tenant Granted Right to Manage Property

Tribunal Sets £51,780 Premium for New Lease in Stratford

First-tier Tribunal Recognises Tenants' Association

Tribunal Sets £625 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Lutterworth

First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Elderly Accommodation