Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent for Deteriorating Property

A tenant challenged a rent increase for a property in a declining area. The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent to £460 per month, taking into account the property's condition and the surrounding area's decline.

Tribunal sets £216/week rent for assured tenancy in London

Appeal Against Financial Penalty Struck Out for Being Out of Time

An appeal against a financial penalty was struck out as it was made out of time, failing to comply with the 28-day time limit set by the Tribunal Procedure Rules. The appeal was heard remotely via the Ministry of Justice CVP platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168251

Tribunal adjusts service charges for £507.01 - First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for tenants under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The ruling covered charges for legal fees, solicitors' fees, fire risk assessments, and other costs.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Service Charge Dispute Costs

Landlord Granted Exemption for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to prevent damage to buildings. The repairs were considered necessary and urgent, and the a person did not object.

Landlord Granted Permission to Bypass Consultation Requirements for Urgent Health and Safety Works

Correction Certificate for Residential Property Valuation Error

First-tier Tribunal Sets Lease Extension Premiums

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for Plumstead property

Tribunal sets £724.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Brighton

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £680.00 pcm for Assured Tenancy

Tribunal slashes £20k service charges for assured tenancy in London

The Tribunal reduced several service charge costs and granted permission to the landlord to proceed with major works without full consultation, finding certain costs unreasonable under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tribunal Grants £4,650 for Urgent Roof Repairs Without Tenant Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Determines Missing Landlord Freehold Value

Invalid Section 22 Notice Rejects Manager Appointment

The First-tier Tribunal rejected an a person for a manager's appointment because the section 22 notice was invalid, highlighting the importance of statutory compliance.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Costs Application for Unreasonable Behavior

Landlord Failed to Properly Consult Tenants on Repair Works

Tribunal Sets £830/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bristol

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £830 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the property's condition and amenities. The decision reflects the fair market value of the property.