Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Improvement Notice Against Unlicensed HMO

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an Improvement Notice against a property operating as an unlicensed HMO with multiple serious health and safety risks. The decision was based on the presence of Category 1 hazards, such as fire and excess cold, which posed significant risks to residents.

Improvement Notice Confirmed with Variations After Remote Hearing

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Lift Works Dispensation Without Hearing

Tribunal Orders £300 Fees for Breach of Covenant in London Tenancy

Tribunal Rules £300 Fees for Holiday Let Breach in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant violated the terms of their lease from summer 2019 to September 2021, resulting in a fine for application and hearing fees.

Tribunal grants £2,395 repair dispensation for urgent water ingress repairs

Improvement Notice and Demand for Payment Quashed Due to Defects

Tribunal sets £1,400/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £1,400 per month. This includes service charges and follows the calculation method outlined in the Rent Act 1977.

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £702 per month under Rent Act 1977

Tribunal Sets £1150 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the market rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the property's condition and compared it to similar properties in the area to determine a fair rent.

Tribunal Grants £27,440 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Aberdeen

Tribunal grants dispensation for £4,000 urgent roof repairs in London

Tribunal Sets £16,887 Premium for Collective Enfranchisement in London Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount to be paid for the collective enfranchisement of a property where the landlord could not be found. They used a valuation report and considered several factors to determine the appropriate premium.

Tribunal Sets £36,000/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £36,000 per year according to the Rent Act 1977. This includes some charges but excludes others.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Premium for New Lease Under Leasehold Reform Act

Ground Rent Payment Notice Requirements Explained

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is not responsible for paying ground rent unless the landlord sends a proper notice as required by the 2002 Act. The decision was made by Judge N Hawkes on 1 February 2022.

Tenant Entitled to Reasonable Service Charges Determination

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges were reasonable and ordered a full refund to the tenant. This decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tenants Successfully Challenge Service Charge in Remote Hearing

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a disputed service charge of £265.98 is payable by the current tenants, despite their arguments that the charge was unreasonable and uncollectible.

Service Charges Deemed Reasonable and Payable

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges were fair and should be paid. They reviewed the charges for a person, fire safety, repairs, maintenance, management fees, and accountancy fees, finding each to be reasonable.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Validity of Service Charges and Notices