Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Grants £2,500 Repair Dispensation for Converted House in Leeds

First-tier Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Improvement Notice in Part

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Service Charge Application

Tenants Win Rent Repayment Orders Over Unlicensed Property

The First-tier Tribunal granted rent repayment orders to tenants after the landlord failed to license the property as required by law. The property was situated in an additional licensing area and had no valid licence during the tenants' occupation. The Tribunal awarded the tenants the full amount of rent paid, plus application and hearing fees.

Tribunal Grants £5000+ Leasehold Works Dispensation in Sefton

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord can proceed with major works without fully consulting the leaseholders, as it found that the works would not cause any harm or unfairness to the leaseholders.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalties for Non-Compliance with Improvement Notices

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Excessive Financial Penalties for Non-Compliance

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Financial Penalties for Non-Compliance with Improvement Notices

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal adjusted the financial penalties imposed on a property owner for failing to comply with improvement notices. The penalties were reduced to be reasonable and proportionate.

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Property Qualifies for Right to Manage

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed that a property qualifies as a self-contained building under the Right to Manage provisions of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. This means the property meets the criteria to allow leaseholders to manage the building themselves.

Tribunal sets £788.67/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £1,700/month rent for assured tenancy in St Albans

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1,700, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the tenancy starting May 18, 2016.

Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tenant Wins Service Charge Dispute Over Insufficient Documentation

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was not required to pay a disputed service charge because the landlord failed to provide the necessary documentation, such as proof of insurance premiums and a Statement of Rights and Obligations.

Tribunal sets £942/month fair rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £545/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Stormdry Application

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Masonry Protection Cream Application

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for applying Stormdry masonry protection cream to fix penetrating dampness issues in a multi-unit property. The decision was made without any objections from the leaseholders.

First-tier Tribunal Corrects Rent Calculation for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal sets £138 weekly rent for assured periodic tenancy in Newcastle

Tribunal sets £176/week fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant's property. They used a specific formula based on the Retail Price Index to calculate the rent, ensuring it adheres to the Rent Act 1977 and related orders.