Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal finds tenant breached lease covenants in assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £206 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hampshire

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a protected tenancy, considering factors like the property's condition and market comparables. The decision was made under the Rent Act 1977 and adheres to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Proposed Rent Increase

Tribunal sets £725/month rent for assured tenancy in Eastbourne

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account its condition and location. The decision reflects the Rent Act 1977 and related regulations.

First-tier Tribunal Approves Lease Changes for Non-Resident Management

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Request to Relocate Mobile Home

Tenant Ordered to Pay £400 for Landlord's Costs Under Leasehold Reform Act

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay the landlord's reasonable costs under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. In this case, the landlord's costs were determined to be £400 (plus VAT if applicable).

First-tier Tribunal rules on residential service charges

Tribunal Grants £50,000 Marina Wall Strengthening Works Without Full Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a property management company to carry out major works without consulting the tenants. The works involve strengthening the Eastern Inner Marina Wall by installing 5 additional piles.

First-tier Tribunal Appoints New Property Manager for Sunhill Apartments

First-tier Tribunal rules on lease breaches regarding property modifications

First-tier Tribunal Extends Property Manager's Term Under LTA 1987

Tenant Wins Suspension of Improvement Notice in First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169338

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process with tenants for urgent fire alarm repairs, finding that the works were necessary to ensure the safety of the building during the pandemic.

Tribunal Grants £44,529 Roof Repair Dispensation for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs, ensuring the work could proceed without delay and without causing harm to the a person.

Reasonableness of Service Charges and Administration Costs

Service Charge Consultation Requirements Judged by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Alarm Replacement Dispensation Without Hearing

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to replace a a person without consulting leaseholders, as the works were deemed urgent and leaseholders would not suffer relevant prejudice.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Liabilities

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that tenants must pay service charges as specified in their leases. This includes interest and costs associated with the unpaid charges.

Tribunal Grants £18,103 Dispensation for Additional Works on Assured Tenancy in London