Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Wins Reduced Legal Expenses Charge in First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property after considering the tenant's objections and applying the Rent Act 1977. The rent was capped according to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Determines Reduced Rent Due to Property Issues

Fit and Proper Person Appeal Allowed: Conditions Imposed

The First-tier Tribunal allowed an appeal, determining the applicant to be a fit and proper person to manage a caravan a person, subject to maintaining a maintenance plan and a residents' complaints log.

Appeal Against Improvement Notice Struck Out for Being Out of Time

First-tier Tribunal Grants Rent Reduction Due to Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Payability of Residential Property Service Charges

Local Authority Fails to Enforce Improvement Notice Due to Lack of Evidence

Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to challenge fixed service charge

Tenants Win Rent Repayment Orders for Landlord's Unlicensed HMO Operation

First-tier Tribunal Quashes Building Safety Regulator's Decision

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Unreasonable Service Charges

Tenant Wins Lower Rent Due to Property Condition

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a new rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The new rent is £1700 per month, effective from December 2, 2025. This decision was made after considering evidence from both sides and the Tribunal's own assessment of the market rent.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation from Statutory Consultation Requirements

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Replacement Dispensation

Tribunal Sets Rent at £700 per Month for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the fair market rent for the property should be £700 per month, starting from 1 August 2025. This decision was based on evidence comparing similar properties in the area.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Norwich Property

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Condition

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent for a property with minor defects and damp issues. The new rent is £1000 per month, effective from October 1st, 2025.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Service Charge Apportionment Based on Council Tax Bands