Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Orders £5,644.98 Repayment for Unlicensed Property in Nottingham

Service Charges for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Deemed Reasonable and Payable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges for the years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 were reasonable and payable. The decision was made under the a person, considering the costs and the quality of services provided.

Tribunal Rejects Tenant’s Request for Rent Repayment Order in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application for a Rent Repayment Order, concluding that the landlord's actions did not amount to harassment or illegal eviction under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Site Owner's Decision Unreasonable

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the a person's decision to implement rule 18c was unreasonable because the owner did not have sufficient information about fire safety requirements before making the decision.

Emergency Works Exemption for Damaged Brickwork

Tribunal Approves Lease Changes for 48 Flats in Goring-by-Sea

Tribunal Sets £1,326.50 Service Charge for Flat in London

First-tier Tribunal Approves Lease Variation for Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal approved a request to change lease agreements to allow for a single approach to service charges and to update the lease terms. This decision was supported by all parties involved.

Dispensation Order Granted for Urgent Roof Repairs

Tenant Not Liable for Unreasonable Administration Charges

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Major Works in Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Damp Eradication Works Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent damp eradication works in a residential property due to health concerns of a a person suffering from COPD.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Considering Tenant Improvements

Tribunal sets £222.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Horley

Tribunal Sets £9,857.94 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hove

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined a fair rent for a property by considering its condition, location, and market comparables. The decision reflects the balance between the landlord's request and the tenant's objections.

Tribunal sets £13,201/year rent for assured tenancy in Hove

Tenant Admits Alterations, Claim Dismissed by First-tier Tribunal

In a recent case heard by the First-tier Tribunal, a tenant admitted to installing a partition in their living room to create additional bedrooms for their sick child. Despite this, the landlord's claim for breach of lease was dismissed because the tenant agreed to remove the partition.

Tribunal Grants Urgent Repair Dispensation for Brighton Property

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip consultations with tenants for urgent repairs needed to prevent falling masonry. The decision was made without a hearing due to the urgent nature of the work.

Residents Association Recognised by First-tier Tribunal

Tribunal Grants Right to Manage for Residential Property in Streatham

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant was entitled to acquire the right to manage their property under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.