Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Grants £3110+VAT for Urgent Roof Repairs Without Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Unfit Property

First-tier Tribunal Grants Section 20C Order for Leaseholders

The First-tier Tribunal granted an order under Section 20C of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, allowing a person to challenge the inclusion of certain costs in their service charges due to the landlord's failure to consult them on major works.

Tenant Wins Reduction of Unreasonable Service Charges

Tribunal Sets £1305 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Caps Specific Service Charge for Leaseholders in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that most service charges levied by the Respondent were reasonable and payable, with some exceptions. This decision affects leaseholders' rights to challenge service charges.

Tribunal Rejects Banning Order Application Against Housing Offender

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a local housing authority's request to ban a person from housing activities due to previous housing offenses. The tribunal concluded that existing penalties were adequate deterrents.

Tribunal Sets £110/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Leicester

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent of £110.00 per week for a property in Leicestershire, considering factors such as the property's condition and market conditions, in accordance with the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal Sets £96 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property. They set the rent at £96.00 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal Grants £X Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs in Extra-Care Housing Scheme

Tribunal reduces £7,000 penalty for unlicensed HMO in Barnet

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalty imposed on the appellant from £7,000 to £5,000 for operating an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The tribunal found that the initial penalty was too high considering the appellant's age and lack of significant prior offenses.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Tenants' Association Recognition Under Landlord and Tenant Act

The First-tier Tribunal granted a renewed Certificate of Recognition to a tenants' association under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, recognising their status for four years starting from January 21, 2022.

First-tier Tribunal Decides Pitch Size Is Just Concrete Base

First-tier Tribunal Grants Banning Order Against Convicted Landlord

Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Challenge Due to Uncontested Rent Increase

Cleaning Costs Not Considered Prohibited Payment Under Tenant Fees Act

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the cleaning costs paid by the tenant were not considered a prohibited payment under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The tribunal stated that the tenant was not required to use a specific cleaning company.

Application Dismissed Due to Defective Notice Proposing New Rent

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an application for a new rent because the landlord's notice proposing the new rent was defective and did not specify the correct amount of the existing rent.

Tribunal Sets £1249.50/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £1249.50 per month, effective from February 16, 2022. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and includes calculations for the maximum fair rent.

Tribunal Sets £4829/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £157/week rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977, applying the Maximum Fair Rent Order 1999 to cap the increase. The Tribunal inspected the property and considered various factors including the age, location, and state of repair of the property.