Housing & Tenancy

Tenant's Request for Rent Repayment Order Denied

A tenant asked for a refund of rent because he claimed his landlord broke housing laws. However, the Tribunal decided against him because he couldn't prove his claims beyond a reasonable doubt.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Replacing Downpipes in Newcastle

Tribunal allows £1229.92 in service charges for assured tenancy in Manchester

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Tenant Breach of Lease Terms

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant breached their lease by making changes to the property and subletting without the landlord's written permission. The tenant was found to be in breach of clauses requiring written consent for alterations and subletting.

Tenant Granted Lease Extension with Set Premium

Tenant Successful in Withholding Service Charges and Reserve Fund Arrears

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant did not have to pay the service charges and reserve fund arrears because the landlord did not provide a valid certificate as required by the lease terms.

Tribunal Sets £2009 Administration Charges for Property Alterations in London

Tribunal Upholds £35,474.99 Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay service charges for maintaining the building. The tenant was ordered to pay £35,474.99 in service charges, interest, and legal costs.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs to Prevent Damage

Tenant Found in Breach of Lease Conditions and Ordered to Pay Service Charges

Unconditional Dispensation Granted for Urgent Tenancy Works

Tenant Wins Service Charge Arrears and Covenant Breach Claims

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant, ordering the landlord to pay service charge arrears and comply with lease covenants regarding access and insurance compliance.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Necessary Roofing Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for necessary roofing works. The decision was based on the importance of the works and the lack of objections from the a person.

Tribunal Grants £16,416 Water Works Dispensation Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for essential building repairs, ensuring the safety and functionality of the building without unduly burdening the tenants.

Tenant Allowed to Keep Two Vehicles on Park Home Site

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is not in breach of their agreement by keeping two vehicles on the a person, if they were originally allowed to do so under their agreement.

Tribunal Orders £6,345 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed Tenancy in London Borough

First-tier Tribunal rules waking watch service charges are payable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that waking watch service charges for 2019 and 2020 are payable under the terms of the lease, but legal costs for 2019 are not. The decision was based on the interpretation of the lease agreement and the necessity of the waking watch service for fire safety.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Window Cleaning Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that window cleaning charges were not recoverable from tenants for certain periods under their lease agreement. The decision was based on the terms of the lease and the principles of reasonableness.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Claims of Lease Breaches

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application alleging breaches of lease covenants and conditions. The tribunal accepted a compromise on service charges. The decision was based on the interpretation of the lease and the responsibilities of both parties.

Tribunal allows £1,135.75 service charge arrears claim for Edmonton property

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on a dispute over service charges in a residential property. The Tribunal found that the estimated cleaning and management costs were reasonable, upholding the landlord's claim for service charge arrears.