Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £840/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bristol

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Service Charge Arrears Claim

Tribunal Sets £900/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Maidstone

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £900 per month for a property based on written submissions from both the tenant and landlord. The decision took into account the property's condition and location.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Statutory Costs for Section 42 Notice

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the costs a landlord can claim from a tenant after receiving a section 42 notice. The Tribunal ruled that the landlord's costs were reasonable and in line with the work done.

Tribunal sets £24,925 premium for lease extension in Phoenix

Tribunal Grants £6m Cladding Repairs Dispensation for Assured Tenancy in Central London

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Urgent Roofing Works Dispensation in London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a property management company to skip full consultation with leaseholders for urgent roof repairs, citing the necessity and urgency of the work.

Tenant's Claim for Rent Increase Determination Rejected by Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application for a rent increase determination because the tenancy agreement included a clause allowing rent increases based on the Retail Prices Index, which excluded the application from the relevant sections of the Housing Act 1988.

Tenancy Application Rejected for Being Out of Time

Tribunal sets £195.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £191/week max fair rent for assured tenancy in London

Rent Determination for Assured Shorthold Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision

Tribunal dismisses rent determination application for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided against the tenant's request to lower their rent under section 22 of the Housing Act 1988. The tribunal found that the current rent was reasonable and not significantly higher than what the landlord might expect to get.

Statutory Costs Decision in Leasehold Reform Case

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the statutory costs that a tenant must pay to a landlord after receiving a notice under section 42 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The decision covered various costs including legal fees, disbursements, and valuation fees.

Reasonableness of Service Charges Judged by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice Issued by Local Authority

A local authority issued an improvement notice to address various hazards at a residential property. The claimant appealed the notice, arguing that some requirements were unnecessary. The First-tier Tribunal varied the notice, confirming some requirements while removing others based on the merits of the appeal.

First-tier Tribunal confirms Improvement Notice against property owner

Tribunal Sets £45,000 Price for Freehold Acquisition of Flats in Bushey

Tribunal sets £45,000 freehold price for assured tenancy in Cambridgeshire

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the purchase price for the freehold interest in the Appurtenant Property. They determined the price to be £45,000.00, taking into account the value of parking spaces among other factors.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Tenant's Premium for New Lease

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The Tribunal set the premium at £15,810 after considering several factors such as the value of the landlord's interest and the marriage value.