Housing & Tenancy

Service Charge Disputes and Remote Hearings Ruling

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled on several service charge disputes between a landlord and tenants. The Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements due to impracticability and conducted the hearing remotely.

Tenant's Cost Application Under Section 20C(1) Denied

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £850 for Property in Weybridge

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £850 per month for a property in Weybridge. They took into account the property's condition, tenant-provided furnishings, and sloping ceilings. The decision was made based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £775 for Property in Exeter

Emergency Roof Repairs: Dispensed From Consultation Requirements

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs to prevent water damage. The decision was made without objections from the tenants.

Tribunal Sets £750/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Exeter

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £750 per month for a property in Exeter. The decision considered the property's condition, location, and market value, adjusting for improvements made by the tenant.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169105

Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Pipe Repairs Without Consultation

Tribunal Sets £138.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £115/week rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal grants £8,323.15 rent repayment order for unlicensed property in Newham

The First-tier Tribunal ordered a landlord to repay rent to the local housing authority because the landlord failed to get a necessary license for the property. The decision was based on the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and the Housing Act 2004.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £900

The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £900 per month for a property in Northampton, rejecting the landlord's proposed rent of £935. The decision was based on the rental values of comparable properties in the locality.

Urgent Roof Repairs Win Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation for Custom House in Bristol

Tribunal orders repayment of £160 holding deposit under Tenant Fees Act

Tribunal Sets £152/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in West Midlands

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Cladding Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent cladding works. This decision ensures the safety of the building and its residents without causing undue harm to the tenants.

Tribunal sets £210.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £297,600 Premium for Extended Lease in London Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount to be paid for extending a lease on a property in London. They considered the value of the property and the appropriate interest rate to determine the final amount, which was set at £297,600.