Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £11,629.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £226.32 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants £9,689 Flat Roof Replacement Without Leaseholder Consultation

Tenant Entitled to Purchase Freehold Interest for £100 Due to Low Ground Rent

Late Application for Reviewing Excessive Rents Rejected by Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) dismissed an application to review excessive rents because it was submitted too late, more than six months after the tenancy started.

Landlord's Costs Claim Reduced in Lease Extension Case

Late Application for Review of Excessive Rents Rejected by Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) dismissed a tenant's application to review excessive rents because the application was made too late, more than six months after the tenancy began. This decision was based on the Housing Act 1988, which sets strict time limits for such applications.

First-tier Tribunal Decides Reasonableness of Legal Costs in Lease Extension

First-tier Tribunal Determines Collective Enfranchisement Premium

Tribunal sets £640.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. The rent was set at £640.50 per month, effective from April 5th, 2022, following the calculation method outlined in the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal sets £720/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £720 per month for a rented property, including services but excluding some taxes. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Fire Safety Upgrade Without Prior Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Alarm Installation

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to install a fire alarm system without consulting the tenants first, because the work was urgent and no one objected.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lift Repairs in Newcastle Tenancy

Tribunal sets £625.58 maximum for insurance service charge in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges and administration charges for tenants under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The Tribunal found some charges unreasonable and ordered reimbursement of fees.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £103 Per Week

Tribunal Sets £113.01/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in North Shields

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant's property. The rent was set at £113.01 per week, following calculations based on the Retail Price Index and relevant regulations.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4166663

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4166662

First-tier Tribunal dismisses appeal but amends Improvement Notice

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal against an Improvement Notice but amended the Notice to address housing hazards including damp and mould, cavity wall insulation, and loft insulation. The decision was made on 4 April 2022 by Judge Andrew Dutton.