Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Partially Allows Service Charge Appeal for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal rules tenant breached lease with unauthorised alterations and poor maintenance in London flat

Tribunal dismisses challenge to service charges for flat in Kentish Town

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the reasonableness of service charges claimed by a landlord for several years. The applicant, a tenant, argued that the handover between landlords was not transparent and that there was an element of double counting in the service charges. However, the Tribunal found the service charges to be reasonable under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Rules: Leaseholders Must Pay for Jetty Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal decided that leaseholders of certain flats must pay service charges for repairing a jetty near their property. The decision was based on the terms of their leases and historical payments for similar repairs.

Tribunal Grants £150,000 Lift Replacement Dispensation for Assured Tenancies in Portsmouth

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to enter into a long-term service provider contract without consulting the tenants, as no prejudice was identified.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Consultation Dispensation for Major Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Boiler Repairs Dispensation

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Emergency Roof Repairs Dispensation in London Flat

Tribunal Upholds Penalties for Unlicensed HMO Operation

Tribunal sets £1900/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £1415/month rent for assured tenancy in Southend-on-Sea

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent was set according to the Housing Act 1988, ensuring fair treatment for tenants.

Rent Repayment Orders Granted to Tenants in Unlicensed HMO

The First-tier Tribunal granted rent repayment orders to tenants who lived in an unlicensed HMO. The landlord failed to obtain necessary licenses and was responsible for unsafe conditions, leading to a fire and subsequent evacuation to another unlicensed HMO. The orders were made under the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and the Housing Act 2004.

Tribunal Sets £1,242.54 Gas Charge for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges and administration fees in a residential property dispute. The Tribunal considered various charges and determined their legality based on the lease and applicable laws.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168203

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness and payability of service charges and administration charges under the a person Act 1985 and Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The Tribunal determined certain service charges to be reasonable and payable, while limiting others and extinguishing an administration charge.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Qualifying Works, Conditions Set

First-tier Tribunal Extends Management Order for Haccombe House

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Interest Value at Nil

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the value of the freehold interest is zero because there is no ground rent and the lease term is very long.

Tenant Wins Right to Buy Claim Against Local Authority

A tenant successfully challenged a local authority's denial of their Right to Buy claim. The court ruled that the property was not particularly suitable for elderly persons, allowing the tenant to proceed with their claim.

First-tier Tribunal dismisses lease breach claims due to waiver and estoppel

Tenant Loses Challenge Over Late Section 13 Notice