Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal slashes £115 management fee and trims insurance premiums for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled on the payability and reasonableness of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tribunal found that a new management fee was not reasonable and therefore not payable. It also decided that the insurance premiums for service charge years 2014-2021 were excessive and reduced the amount payable.

Social Housing Rent Set at £413.64 Weekly Considering Financial Hardship

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a social housing property, setting it at £413.64 per week. They considered the tenant's financial hardship and the Local Housing Allowance in their decision.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Safety Works Dispensation Without Consultation

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Validity of Service Charge Notices

Tribunal Grants £11,268 Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO Management in Camden

HMO Licence Upheld But Conditions Vary

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Service Charges for Car Parks

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fairness and reasonableness of service charges related to car park maintenance costs. The ruling required adjustments to service charges for certain years to ensure fair contributions from the a person and the superior landlord.

Tribunal Sets £1,972.50 Service Charge for Residential Lease in Bromley

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness and playability of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The decision was handed down on 9 July 2021, Judge Andrew Dutton presiding.

Tenant Challenges Unreasonable Service Charges Successfully

In a recent case, a tenant challenged the reasonableness of service charges for their residential property. The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the evidence and determined that the service charges were reasonable and ordered the tenant to pay the specified amounts.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Claim to Recover Legal Costs Through Service Charges

Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charges for Holiday Lodges in South Cerney

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Dispensation Request Under S.20ZA

Tribunal Sets £1,050/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Surrey

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property by considering its condition and comparing it to similar properties in the area. They took into account recent repairs and improvements to determine the final rent.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £195 Per Week

Tribunal Sets £235/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Horsham

Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Below Maximum Limit

First-tier Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay Arrears for Pitch Fees and Water Charges

Tribunal Grants £1205.67 Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO in London

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of tenants who lived in a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without a proper license. The tenants successfully argued that they should receive a refund of their rent because the landlord did not have the necessary license.

Safety Works Approved Without Consultation Requirements

The tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements when replacing an unsafe external wall system. The decision was made to prioritise resident safety.

Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalty for Unlicensed Property