Housing & Tenancy

Service Charges Challenge: Reasonableness Under Scrutiny

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) reviewed a tenant's challenge to the reasonableness of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The tribunal found some charges reasonable while reducing others due to lack of clarity and documentation.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs Under s.20ZA

Claimant Allowed to Recover Balcony Maintenance Costs as Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal fines claimant for HMO violation

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Pitch Fee Increase

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an increase in the monthly pitch fee for a mobile home a person. The increase was based on inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI

The First-tier Tribunal approved a pitch fee increase for a mobile home a person in Christchurch, Dorset. The increase was based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 2.3%. The Tribunal found no significant deterioration in a person conditions or services.

Landlord Granted Dispensation From Consultation Requirements

Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property

Market Rent Set at £700 Per Month for Room in HMO

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Request for Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a landlord's request to bypass consultation requirements for certain building works. The landlord failed to follow the correct procedures, leading to the denial of dispensation.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Capped Fair Rent for Tenant Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

Leaseholders Found in Breach of Lease Due to Unauthorised Alterations

The First-tier Tribunal found that leaseholders were in breach of their lease because they made unauthorised changes to their property, violating the terms of their lease agreement.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Leaseholders

First-tier Tribunal Waives Statutory Consultation for Urgent Fire Alarm Repairs

Fire Safety Works Consultation Dispensation Granted

In this case, the Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works. The works were deemed necessary due to inadequate fire safety standards and security issues.