Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fees for Mobile Homes Considering CPI and Site Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the monthly fees for mobile home pitches based on inflation rates but also took into account the negative impact of flooding on the site's amenities, leading to a fair adjustment for each property.

First-tier Tribunal Quashes Improvement Notice Due to Access Issues

Tenant's Service Charge Claim Dismissed After Settlement Agreement

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application regarding the reasonableness of service charges and costs of proceedings after the parties settled the substantive issues. The Tribunal found no reason to grant an order under Section 20C Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and Paragraph 5A of Schedule 11 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Denies Landlord's Request for Increased Rent

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord could not increase a tenant's rent because the original Tenancy Agreement was still in force. This means the tenant's rent cannot be increased unless the landlord follows the correct procedures outlined in the agreement.

Fair Rent Determination for Property Under Rent Act 1977

Financial Penalty Reduced for Operating HMO Without License

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalty imposed on a tenant for operating an HMO without a license, taking into account the claimant's health and lack of prior offenses.

Tribunal rules on service charges and managing agent fees

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Validity of Service Charge Demands

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that certain service charge demands were invalid because they did not include the landlord's address, as required by law. The Tribunal also considered whether consultation requirements applied to the service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Request for New Property Manager

Financial Penalty Reduced to £7,500 in Housing Offence Case

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent of £2,200 Per Month

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £2,200 per month, considering the current market value of the property.

Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent for Tenant Based on Market Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant, reducing the initial proposal from £282.00 to £237.99 per week after considering the tenant's responsibilities and market conditions.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Validity

First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Service Charge Application for Lack of Jurisdiction

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for an assured tenancy to £1,940 per month, considering the property's condition and the landlord's obligations.

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Semi-Detached House in Buckfastleigh

Tribunal Appoints Manager Due to Lease Breach

Reasonableness of Service Charges Determined by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges and management fees related to property repairs. The Tribunal found some charges reasonable while reducing others, emphasising the need for proportionality and necessity.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Ground Floor Flat

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £850 per month for a ground floor flat in South Ockendon, excluding water charges, following the Housing Act 1988.