Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Some Service Charges Unreasonable in Retirement Complex

Tenant Not Liable for Unreasonable Costs Incurred by Landlord

Landlord Allowed to Skip Consultation for Fire Safety Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord's request to skip the consultation process for fire safety works. The landlord showed that the works were necessary and appropriate, and the respondents did not suffer any financial harm from the lack of proper consultation.

Tribunal Sets £5,693/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

Tribunal Sets £621.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenants

Tribunal Sets £605 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Solihull

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Statutory Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a a person under a statutory periodic tenancy. The Tribunal applied the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 to calculate the fair rent. The decision was made by Judge David a person on 26 February 2021.

Tribunal Grants £250+ Dispensation for Roof Repairs at St Andrews House

The First-tier Tribunal granted the landlord dispensation from consulting the tenants about repairs costing more than £250 per flat, as no prejudice would be suffered by the tenants.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £840 Monthly

Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in St.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonable Ground Rent Collection Fees

Service Charge Liability Determined Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the service charge liability for a tenant living in a retirement home. The decision was based on the terms of the lease and the actual costs incurred by the landlord. The ruling was made by Judge Mark Loveday on 26 March 2021.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £600 Per Month

Tribunal Sets £132/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Walthamstow

First-tier Tribunal Appoints Manager for Property Requiring Maintenance

Tenant Ordered to Pay £3489.40 in Administration Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay administration charges to their landlord if the charges are reasonable and comply with the a person and statutory requirements. In this case, the tenant was ordered to pay £3489.40.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £180 Per Week

Tribunal Sets £183.50/week Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a new fair rent for a property, setting it at £183.50 per week, effective from 18 February 2021. This decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and the Retail Price Index.

Tribunal sets £163.50/week maximum fair rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. This decision follows the calculation method laid out in the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, ensuring that tenants pay a fair rent.