Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenants Under Rent Act 1977

Tribunal Sets £1,843 Costs for Landlord in Right to Manage Case

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £171 per week under Rent Act 1977

Tribunal Sets £176.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They set the rent at £176.50 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges, following the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal Sets £201.50/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £201.50 per week. This decision follows the guidelines provided by the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal Sets £206.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Essential Heating Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consultation with a person for urgent repairs to a communal heating and hot water system in a block of flats. The repairs were necessary to fix a broken boiler and ensure the safety of elderly residents living in the building.

First-tier Tribunal Limits Penalties for Tenant Breach of Lease Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal found that tenants breached their lease covenants but limited penalties due to procedural issues, highlighting the significance of allowing tenants to present their defenses.

RTM Company Granted Right to Manage Property by First-tier Tribunal

Tribunal Grants Right to Manage for Residential Property in London

Tribunal sets fair rent of £174.00 per week for property under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £174.00 per week for a property, following the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977. This decision includes specific allowances and exclusions as outlined in the judgment.

Tribunal Sets £197/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £177.50/week rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £209.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal determined the fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was based on the Retail Price Index and the previous registered rent, resulting in a fair rent of £209.50 per week.

Tribunal sets £195 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

Tenant Ordered to Pay Reasonable Service Charges for Repairs

Landlord Granted Exemption for Urgent Lift Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip certain consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs in a residential building. The decision was made considering the urgency of the repairs and the landlord's efforts to engage with the tenants.

Tribunal Sets £4,626 Statutory Costs for Lease Extension in Croydon

Tribunal Grants £250+ Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works in London Flats

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works. The works involve replacing faulty power supply units in each a person to ensure the smoke extraction system functions properly. The decision was made because the works were deemed urgent and necessary for safety.

Appeal Against HMO Licence Limitations Dismissed by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging a local authority's decision to grant an HMO licence with limited occupancy numbers. The Tribunal upheld the local authority's right to impose stricter space standards than those mandated by national regulations.