Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £648/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a rented property. They considered the current market rent and made adjustments based on factors like the absence of central heating and the scarcity of similar properties in the area.

Financial Penalty Imposed for Unlicensed HMO Management

Tribunal sets £209/week max fair rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Plumbing Repairs

Tribunal sets £1167.47 pitch fee for mobile home in Exeter's Pathfinder Village

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Electricity Charges for Tenants

Tenant's Claims for Ground Rent and Fees Dismissed by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's claims for ground rent, insurance, and management fees, and also dismissed the landlord's counterclaim. The decision was based on the lack of proper documentation and justification provided by the tenant.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Local Authority's Improvement Notice

The Tribunal dismissed an appeal against an improvement notice served by a local authority under the Housing Act 2004. The appeal was brought by a landlord who disagreed with the works specified in the notice. The Tribunal found that the service of the notice was reasonable and necessary to address housing conditions.

Tribunal Sets £1200/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Windsor

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a market rent of £1200 per month for a property based on comparable properties in the area. The decision was made remotely due to the pandemic.

Landlord Penalised for Not Obtaining Required License in Selective Area

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty imposed on a landlord for failing to obtain a license for his property within a selective licensing area. The landlord argued that he was unaware of the licensing requirements, but the Tribunal found that ignorance of the law is not a valid excuse.

Residents' Association Recognised as QRA by First-tier Tribunal

Tribunal grants £6,500 rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO in Hastings

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £950 for Watford Property

Tribunal grants £17,007.13 rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO in Guildford

The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to tenants for unlicensed HMO. The landlord was ordered to repay rent under the Housing Act 2004.

Tribunal Sets Service Charges for Tenancy in London Property

Tribunal Grants Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in Hatfield

Tribunal Sets £1,637.00 Costs for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants £5280 Dispensation for Roof Repairs Without Consulting Lessor

Tribunal Adjusts £2,793.57 in Overcharged Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in Maidstone

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Steel Beam Replacement

The First-tier Tribunal granted dispensation from consultation requirements for replacing a third steel beam, determining it was reasonable to do so under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.