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Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·03 Feb 2021

Tribunal rules service charges for flats in Worthing largely reasonable

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Feb 2021

Tribunal Grants Partial Dispensation for Emergency Works in Kent

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 May 2021

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Service Charge Determination Application

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Apr 2021

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs at Palazzo House

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Mar 2021

Tribunal Declares £1,800 Licence Fee Unreasonable for Flat in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the reasonableness of administration charges for a lease assignment. The tribunal found that the a person' fees were reasonable, but the solicitors' fees were unreasonable and beyond the tribunal's jurisdiction.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Mar 2021

Tribunal Extends Property Manager's Term for Five Years

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Mar 2021

First-tier Tribunal sets maximum fair rent of £97.50 per week

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Mar 2021

Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Feb 2021

Tribunal Sets £1250 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Central City

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy based on what a willing landlord could expect to receive in the open market. They considered factors like the property's condition and improvements, setting the rent at £1250 per month.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jan 2021

Tribunal Sets £835/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Basingstoke

Struck OutFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Apr 2021

Proceedings Struck Out for Failure to Comply with Case Management Directions

In a case involving service charges, the First-tier Tribunal struck out the proceedings because the applicant did not follow the case management directions.

Struck OutFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·02 Apr 2021

Claimant's Appeal Against Financial Penalty Struck Out Due to Delay

The tenant's appeal against a financial penalty was dismissed because the appeal was filed too late. The court emphasised the importance of adhering to strict time limits set by the Tribunal Procedure Rules.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·16 Mar 2021

First-tier Tribunal Extends Management Order Until 2023

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Mar 2021

Tenant Ordered to Pay £500 in Costs for Leasehold Reform Application

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay the landlord's reasonable costs of £400 for legal work and £100 for valuation services, plus VAT if applicable, when dealing with a leasehold reform application.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Mar 2021

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169460

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent for a property. The rent set is £92.47 per week, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax. This decision follows the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Mar 2021

Tribunal Sets £700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham

The Tribunal decided on the rent for a property based on its condition and similar properties in the area. They set the rent at £700 per month, effective from December 1st, 2020.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Mar 2021

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £459.62 for tenant

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·28 Mar 2022

First-tier Tribunal Corrects Minor Error in Tenant's Service Charge

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 Apr 2021

First-tier Tribunal Extends Management Order for Five Years

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·26 Mar 2021

First-tier Tribunal Decides Service Charges for Building Insurance

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled on the service charges for building insurance for a multi-unit property. The decision determined that a person are responsible for paying one-third of the total insurance premium for the property and an adjacent building.

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