Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal rules on service charges and costs for leaseholders

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

Tenant's Liability for Insurance Costs Capped at 20%

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Consultation Requirements Due to Urgency

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonableness of Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Defects

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a flat in St Albans, reducing it from £1400 proposed by the landlord to £1100 due to issues with heating and laundry facilities. The decision reflects the fair market rate considering the property's condition.

Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Deteriorated Property

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Service Charge Budget for Reasonable Expenditure

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the budgeted service charges for various expenses in a residential property, adjusting sums based on evidence of actual costs and comparables. The decision was made by Judge A. Arul on 15 December 2025.

Rent Reduced Due to Property Issues

The Tribunal reduced the proposed rent due to property issues affecting the tenant's living conditions, adjusting the rent to £875 per month.

Tenant's Rent Repayment Order Application Refused by First-tier Tribunal

Right to Manage Application Dismissed Due to Non-Residential Parts Exceeding 25%

The claimant tried to gain the a person over a property but was unsuccessful. The property was excluded from the a person because the non-residential parts, including commercial premises and parking areas, exceeded 25% of the total internal floor area. This decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

Leaseholder wins challenge over unreasonable service charges

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair a person for a property using the a person Act 1977 and the Maximum Fair a person Order 1999. The a person was set at £266.31 per week, effective from 15 December 2025.

Tenant Not Liable for Service Charges Due to Lack of Certification

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges were not payable because the necessary certification was not properly sent to the tenant. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing that a certificate had been sent as required under the lease.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Rent Repayment Order Due to Lack of Evidence

The First-tier Tribunal refused to grant a Rent Repayment Order to the tenant because there wasn't enough evidence to prove that the landlord operated a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without a license.

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Tenants' Claims for Rent Repayment Orders

First-tier Tribunal Rules Certain Service Charges Unpayable

Internet Bookings Violate Private Residence Clause in Lease