Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Open-Market Rent for Property in Dartford

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Pitch Fee Increase for Mobile Home Residents

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £900 PCM for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy should be set at £900 per month, starting from April 2025. The decision was made based on the tribunal's own knowledge and experience since no evidence of comparable rents was provided by either party.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 PCM for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set the rent at £800 per month for a three-bedroom terraced house in an assured periodic tenancy based on market rates, considering comparable rents in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (a person Chamber) decided on the market rent for an assured tenancy after a dispute over a proposed increase by the landlord. The tribunal set the new rent at £2,000 per month, rejecting the landlord's proposal of £2,000 pcm.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Tenant’s Application for Non-Compliance

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges for Building Insurance

Tenant Wins Reduction in Service Charges at Tribunal

A tenant challenged their service charges and won reductions in management fees and a person contributions. Building works charges were also disallowed, and the landlord cannot pass on tribunal costs via service charges.

Tenant Prevails Over Unreasonable Service Charges

The tenant successfully contested several service charge demands made by their landlord, arguing that some were unreasonable or unsupported by their lease agreement. The First-tier Tribunal agreed and ordered the landlord to reimburse the tenant for fees incurred during the dispute.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair market rent of £650 per month for an assured tenancy starting in October 2025, based on expert knowledge and online research without physically inspecting the property.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Challenge to Parking Penalty Charges Imposed on Director

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Building Works

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain legal requirements for consulting tenants before carrying out essential repairs. The decision was made because of urgent safety concerns related to leaking pipes that could affect heating and hot water supply.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission for Roof Repairs Without Leaseholder Consent

Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Claim for Costs in Manager Application

First-tier Tribunal Sets Price for Leaseholder’s Right to Buy Freehold Interest

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that a leaseholder can buy their property's freehold interest for £272.95 under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, after the landlord failed to respond to the application and comply with directions from the court.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent Amid Disrepair Claims

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) decided on a new rental amount for a property in Harwell after considering issues of disrepair and financial hardship faced by the tenant. The tribunal set the rent at £284.42 per week, effective from April 6, 2026.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent After Tenant Dispute

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair market rent for an assured tenancy after a landlord proposed a significant increase in rent. The tenant objected to the proposed rent of £2,000 pcm and the tribunal set the new rent at £430 pcm.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent in Assured Tenancy Dispute