Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Granted New Lease Extension Despite Landlord's Absence

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Pitch Fee Based on Retail Prices Index Increase

Freeholder Granted Permission for Urgent Roof Repairs Without Tenant Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a freeholder to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs, but ruled that the costs of these repairs could not be included in future service charges for tenants.

Tribunal Rejects Rent Increase Application Due to Tenancy Agreement

Tribunal Grants £31,704 Dispensation for Urgent Structural Repairs in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip certain consultation steps for urgent repairs needed due to serious health and safety issues. However, the costs for these repairs cannot be added to the tenants' service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Challenges to Service Charges

Tribunal dismisses £64,000 service charge arrears challenge for listed building in London

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges were reasonable and payable, dismissing the tenants' claims for relief. The case centered around the tenants' arrears and allegations of improper maintenance by the landlords.

Financial Penalties Confirmed for HMO Licensing Violations

Tribunal Sets £1350 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £1600/month rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Refusal of HMO Licence Due to Lack of Planning Permission

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4166640

Tribunal rules £1,304.84 in insurance premiums not recoverable as service charge

Tribunal sets £526/month rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Fairness of Ground Rent Collection Fees

Tribunal Allows Dispensation for Urgent Health and Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Challenge to Pandemic-era Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges for a Scheme Officer during the pandemic were reasonable and payable in full, rejecting the tenant's challenge under the a person Act 1985.

Tenant Wins: Invalid Rent Increase Notice Due to Incorrect Form Usage

Tribunal Allows £250+ Exemption for Urgent Fire Safety Works at Manchester High-Rise

Tribunal Rejects Rent Repayment Claim for Isle of Wight Property

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a tenant's application for a Rent Repayment Order because there wasn't enough proof that the landlord committed offenses during the tenancy.