Housing & Tenancy

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Major Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process with tenants regarding major works. The works were urgent and necessary to fix a faulty lift motor, ensuring the safety of elderly and mobility-impaired residents.

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for HMO Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

Dispensation Granted for Urgent Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works because there was no proof that tenants would be harmed by the lack of consultation.

Tenant's Application Struck Out Due to Lack of Jurisdiction

The First-tier Tribunal struck out an a person by the tenant regarding administration charges because the Tribunal did not have the authority to hear the case. The Tribunal also ruled that the landlord cannot pass on their legal costs to the tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent for Property

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works Addressing Dry Rot

The Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent works to fix dry rot in a residential property. The works were considered urgent due to health risks.

First-tier Tribunal Quashes Prohibition Order Due to Service Issues

Partial Rent Repayment Ordered for Unlicensed Property Management

The First-tier Tribunal ordered a partial rent repayment because the landlord managed a property that needed a license under selective a person schemes but didn't get one. The decision was made by Judge Nigel Gravells and a person MCIEH.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Open Market Rent at £750

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Based on Property Condition

Leaseholder Wins Right to Financial Information from Landlord

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a leaseholder is entitled to receive detailed financial and insurance information from the landlord once the leaseholder has taken over management of the property.

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Right to Manage Application Due to Invalid Counter Notice

Tenant Secures Lease Extension Despite Missing Landlord

Tenant Can Withhold Service Charges Due to Lack of Documentation

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can withhold payment of service charges if the landlord does not provide the required documentation, such as a certified maintenance charge account and the Summary of Tenants Rights and Obligations. This decision supports tenants' rights to withhold payments until they receive the necessary information.

Landlord Granted Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further damage to the building.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Lease Extension Premium

Tribunal Grants Banning Order Against Company and Director for Non-compliance with Improvement Notices