Housing & Tenancy

Emergency Prohibition Order Confirmed Due to Fire Hazards

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an emergency prohibition order imposed by a local council due to fire and safety hazards in a multi-occupied house. The Tribunal found that the property lacked a functioning fire alarm and had evidence of a previous fire, among other issues, posing an imminent risk to tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Appoints New Manager for Property with Management Issues

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Using RPI Formula

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property using a formula based on the Retail Price Index, adjusting for the property's condition and the landlord's responsibilities.

Tribunal Sets £189.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £1129/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants £362,620 Fire Safety Works Dispensation for Listed Building in London

The Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works in a large, Grade II listed building. The decision was based on the need to address significant fire safety risks immediately.

Tribunal grants right to manage for residential property in London

First-tier Tribunal rules on RTM company costs under CLARA

First-tier Tribunal Rules Health and Safety Service Charge Unreasonable

Improvement Notice Quashed Due to Procedural Flaws

Tribunal grants £42,270 lease extension for missing landlord in Brent

Tribunal Denies Elderly Tenant's Right to Buy Property in Sheffield

Tribunal Denies Elderly Resident's Right to Buy Claim for Semi-Detached Bungalow in Barnsley

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a property was suitable for elderly residents and therefore denied the tenant's request to purchase a person under the Housing Act 1985. The decision was made after considering factors such as a person's accessibility, accommodation, and proximity to amenities.

Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Elderly-Friendly Property

The Tribunal decided that a person is suitable for elderly persons and therefore denied the Right to Buy application under the Housing Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Claimants to Pay £10,000 in Costs for Unreasonable Conduct

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Non-Compliant Cladding Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent works on non-compliant external cladding systems, ensuring resident safety.

First-tier Tribunal Allows Recovery of Fire Safety Costs as Service Charges

Tribunal sets £2700/month rent for assured tenancy in Northwood

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the open market value of the a person and set the rent at £2,700 per month, starting from March 3, 2021.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Service Charge for Lift Works

Tribunal sets £473.24 service charge for assured tenancy in London