Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Loses Service Charge Case Due to Non-Compliance with Court Directions

Tenant Secures Service Charge Refund in First-tier Tribunal Case

A tenant successfully challenged overpaid service charges and secured a refund from the landlord. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the costs were unreasonable and ordered the landlord to repay the excess amount.

Tribunal allows right to manage for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Upholds Landlord's Proposed Rent Increase for Assured Tenancy

Tribunal sets £173 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The Tribunal has decided on a new fair rent for a property, setting it at £173.00 per week. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets £198.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £800 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Gravesend

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Bournemouth Property

Tribunal Sets £14988 Premium for New Lease in Clacton

The First-tier Tribunal granted a tenant a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The tribunal determined the appropriate premium to be £14,988, considering factors such as the diminution in value of the landlord's interest and the marriage value.

Tenant Ordered to Clean Up Mobile Home Pitch

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Tenant Breach of Lease

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was in breach of their lease for keeping pets without consent and obstructing access to the common entrance. The tenant argued that consent was implied, but the Tribunal disagreed.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Unenforceable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges demanded by the landlord were unreasonable and unenforceable, protecting the tenant from unjust financial burdens. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tribunal Sets Rental Value for Property Under Housing Act

Tribunal Orders £2,116 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenancy in Preston

Tenant Wins Right to Timely Accounts and Service Charge Contributions

First-tier Tribunal Orders £2820 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed Property

Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Leicester

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168653

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £803.00 per month, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £325 Per Month for Tenant

Tribunal Sets £306.50/Month Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy