Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Enfranchisement Price for Property in Woking

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the enfranchisement price for a property in Woking, Surrey. The price was set at £54,500 based on leasehold reform principles under the 1993 Act.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Valuation and New Lease Terms

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the sum to be paid for the freehold of a property and approved the terms of a new lease. The decision was made based on the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4170342

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £78.00 per week for a property, following the calculation method outlined in the Rent Act 1977. This includes adjustments based on the Retail Price Index.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Certain Service Charges and Legal Fees

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notices Against Tenant

The First-tier Tribunal upheld Improvement Notices served by Manchester City Council due to hazards found in a property's flats. The claimant argued that the council had changed its stance on heating requirements and had served separate notices for different parts of the property, leading to double charges. However, the Tribunal confirmed the notices and the associated charges.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Flank Wall Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs on a property's flank wall, ensuring the safety and integrity of the building while minimising disruption to tenants.

Tenant Wins Reduced Financial Penalties for Housing Offences

Tenant's Right to Buy Denied Due to Property's Suitability for Elderly

Tribunal grants partial rent repayment order of £19,278.66 for unlicensed property in First-tier Tribunal

Tenant Entitled to Partial Rent Repayment Order Due to Unlicensed Property

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169803

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169805

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of tenants who sought a rent repayment order because their landlord failed to get a mandatory HMO license. The order was granted partially, taking into account the landlord's financial situation.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169808

Tenant Wins Partial Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed Property

The First-tier Tribunal granted a partial rent repayment order to tenants after the landlord failed to obtain a mandatory HMO license for the property. The decision was based on the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and the Housing Act 2004.

Tenants Win Partial Rent Repayment Order Against Unlicensed Landlord

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of tenants who requested a rent repayment order because their landlord did not have a mandatory HMO license. The order was partially granted, reflecting the landlord's financial situation.

Former Tenants Win Partial Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO

The First-tier Tribunal granted a partial rent repayment order to former tenants of an unlicensed HMO, reducing the amount by 15% due to the landlord's personal circumstances. The order was based on the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and the Housing Act 2004.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Appointment of Property Manager

The First-tier Tribunal ordered the appointment of a manager to oversee repairs to a property where the freeholder failed to maintain the building as required by the lease. The tribunal found that the freeholder was in breach of his repairing obligations and that the manager should be appointed to address the disrepair issues.

Tribunal dismisses most breach of covenant claims against tenant

Tribunal grants dispensation for urgent repairs to timber deck in London

Lease Variation for Repair and Maintenance Costs