Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent for Property Based on Condition

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property, considering factors like the property's condition and the responsibilities of the landlord and tenant. The rent was set at £2,150 per month, reflecting adjustments for the property's state and the terms of the tenancy.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Costs Application Due to Reasonable Conduct

The First-tier Tribunal rejected an a person for costs because the claimant's actions were considered reasonable. The claimant failed to provide proper documentation, but this was seen as acceptable given the complex nature of the service charge dispute.

Tribunal Grants £3,267 Metal Staircase Repairs Without Consultation Due to Urgent Safety Concerns

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs to metal staircases. This decision was made because of safety concerns and the lack of objections from leaseholders.

Financial Penalty Notices Invalid Due to Timing Issues

First-tier Tribunal Grants Order to Appoint Property Manager

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Application for Costs

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges and Ground Rent Arrears

Tribunal allows £20,034.84 service charge recovery for assured tenancy in Edmonton

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges were reasonable and in line with the lease terms, dismissing the tenant's objections.

Tribunal Limits Service Charge Recovery to £100 Due to Consultation Failures

Tribunal sets £1,500/month rent for assured tenancy in Bristol

Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bristol

Parking Rights Upheld Under Mobile Homes Act

Management Fee Deemed Unreasonable and Unpayable

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a management fee charged by managing agents was unreasonable and unpayable. The fee was found to be unjustified and not properly consulted with the landlord.

First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Application Over Rent Act Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal struck out an application because the tenancy was regulated under the Rent Acts, not an Assured Tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

Tribunal allows £10,000 emergency dry rot works dispensation in Devon

Tenant Found in Breach of Lease Covenants Due to Abandonment

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was in breach of their lease covenants because they abandoned the property and neglected its maintenance. This decision was based on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tribunal Sets £88,900 Premium for New Lease in London

Tribunal Sets £1,150 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Cobham

Tribunal reduces administration charge for litigation costs in Southend-on-Sea assured tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Varies Leases for Adjusted Service Charge Apportionment

The First-tier Tribunal varied the leases of flats in the North block to adjust the apportionment of service charges during the Right to Manage exercise in the a person. The decision was based on the need for adjustment due to the unsatisfactory current arrangements.