Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Upholds £229.25/Month Pitch Fee Increase for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal upheld an increase in pitch fees for two park homes despite objections from the tenants regarding a nearby compound's impact on their living conditions. The Tribunal ruled that the pitch fee could be increased annually based on the Retail Price Index, even though the tenants complained about the presence of the compound.

Tenants Win Partial Rent Refund for Living in Unlicensed HMO

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that tenants living in an unlicensed HMO are entitled to a partial refund of rent. The decision was made by Judge I Mohabir and a person on 21 May 2021, with an amendment on 18 August 2021.

Tribunal Rejects Request to Appoint Manager for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £202.50/week Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £202.50 per week. This decision was made using the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, ensuring the rent is fair and reasonable.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Challenges for Dry Rot and Roof Repairs

In this case, tenants challenged service charge costs related to dry rot and roof repairs in their residential property. The First-tier Tribunal reviewed the claims and determined the validity of the costs based on the property's maintenance history.

First-tier Tribunal Denies Tenant's Request for Lease Modification

Tribunal Upholds £7500 Penalty for Unlicensed HMO Operation in Salford

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty of £7500 per claimant for operating an a person without a license and failing to comply with fire safety regulations. The penalty was assessed based on the claimants' medium culpability and the harm caused by the lack of a license.

First-tier Tribunal Limits Recovery of Certain Costs Through Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the costs incurred by landlords in service charge disputes. They ruled that certain costs cannot be recovered through service charges, protecting tenants from excessive charges.

Tribunal Sets £54,800 Premium for Lease Extension in London Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for extending a lease, setting it at £54,800. The decision was based on the value of the property and the a person rate, resolving a disagreement between the tenant and landlord.

Tribunal Grants £22,800 Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed Property in SE15

First-tier Tribunal Issues Management Order for Property Management Issues

First-tier Tribunal Allows Recovery of Repair Costs as Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that costs for repairing chimneys and roofs can be included in service charges, but only if the costs are considered reasonable. This decision affects how landlords can charge tenants for maintenance work.

Tribunal Sets Specific Amounts for Reasonable Service Charges in Central London Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Service Charges and Fees

Tribunal dismisses appeal over HMO license

Claimant Granted Right to Manage Premises Under Leasehold Reform Act

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalty for Non-Compliance

First-tier Tribunal Declares Service Charge Demands Invalid

The First-tier Tribunal declared service charge demands invalid because they were calculated incorrectly and did not comply with the lease terms. This means the landlord cannot collect these service charges from the tenant.

Penalty Reduced for Failure to Obtain Selective Licence

First-tier Tribunal Allows Dispensation of Consultation Requirements for Urgent Works in Residential Property Case