Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Breach Order Under Commonhold Act

The First-tier Tribunal granted an order that a breach of covenant or condition in the lease has occurred. The breaches related to anti-social behavior and failure to comply with insurance requirements, as per the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tenant Granted £20,588 Freehold Purchase in Thornton Heath

Tribunal sets £852/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Service Charge Recoverability Ruling by First-tier Tribunal

Rent Adjustment to Prevent Financial Hardship for Tenant

Tenant Wins Challenge Against Excessive Rent Increase

A tenant successfully challenged a proposed rent increase, arguing that the proposed amount did not reflect the current market value of the property. The Tribunal agreed and set the rent at £1450 per month.

Tribunal sets £292.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £292.50, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand their financial obligations under their tenancy agreement.

Tribunal sets £202.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants £12,000 Dispensation for Major Works in Tenancy

Tribunal allows £9,262.87 service charge claim for assured tenancy in Wandsworth

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a dispute between a landlord and a tenant over service charges and internal levies for a residential property. The tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the outstanding service charges to the landlord by a specific date.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Heat Exchanger Works

Tribunal Grants £5,500 Weekly Waking Watch Exemption for Emergency Fire Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Right to Manage Eligibility

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a person and basements intended for residential use are not considered non-residential parts for the purposes of the Right to Manage provisions under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tribunal Sets Rent at £900 PCM Based on Comparable Evidence

Financial Penalties Upheld for Unlicensed Property

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalty for Licence Breach

First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Rent Application for Terminated Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Varies Leases for Fair Service Charge Contributions

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the leases to ensure that all tenants contribute fairly to shared costs, such as the maintenance of communal areas, in accordance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168113

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168109