Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Upholds £3,847.88 Service Charge Demands in London Tenancy Case

Landlord Granted Urgent Repairs Dispensation Without Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed due to dry rot found during remodelling. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further structural damage.

Tribunal dismisses challenge to £15,000 service charges for assured tenancy in Newcastle

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Service Charge for Door Replacements

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Price Under Leasehold Reform

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the price for the freehold of a building under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The Tribunal considered the valuation submitted by both parties and set the price at £57,400.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Statutory Costs for Enfranchisement

Tribunal allows £29,844 service charge for hydraulic lift repairs in London

Tenant Ordered to Remove Fence Without Consent

RTM Company Ordered to Pay Landlord Costs Under 2002 Act

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the a company must pay the landlord costs incurred due to a claim notice under the 2002 Act. The ruling ensures that landlords are compensated for reasonable costs related to the claim notice.

Tribunal Sets £800/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £118.50/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £118.50 per week, effective from July 13, 2021. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977, taking into account the Retail Price Index and relevant orders.

Tribunal sets £11,184.50/year fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. This decision was made using the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, ensuring the rent is fair and reasonable.

Tenants Win Rent Repayment Order Against Unlicensed HMO Owner

Tribunal sets £190.50/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £190.50 per week. This decision was based on the Retail Price Index (RPI) changes and a fixed percentage increase as outlined in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tenant Granted New Lease for Flat: £34,300 Premium Determined

First-tier Tribunal Determines Statutory Costs Under Leasehold Reform Act

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Water Leak Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs due to a water leak, ensuring timely action without harming a person' interests.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Must Pay Higher Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay higher service charges as per the lease, rejecting the tenant's argument that the landlord was estopped from demanding higher charges due to previous misrepresentations.

Service Charges Unpaid Due to Insufficient Documentation

The tribunal ruled that the service charges for the years 2018, 2019, and 2020 were not payable because the landlord did not provide sufficient documentation of the expenses incurred. The decision was made by Judge JA Talbot and a person FRICS.

Service Charges for 2013/2014 to 2021/2022 Found Reasonable by First-tier Tribunal