Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Grants £10,000 in Urgent Roof Repairs Without Full Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to proceed with urgent roof repairs without completing the usual consultation process with tenants, due to the immediate risk of water damage.

Tenant Loses Right to Buy Property Appeal

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that the tenant was not entitled to buy their property due to conditions specified in the Housing Act 1985.

Tribunal dismisses challenge to service charges for listed property in Hertfordshire

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169876

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Airbnb Use in Tenancy Agreements

The First-tier Tribunal decided that using a property for short-term a person rentals breaches the lease covenant requiring the property to be used solely as a private dwelling. The decision was based on the lease agreement and the nature of a person rentals.

Tribunal Grants £1739 Roof Repair Dispensation in Harrogate

Financial Penalty Reduced for HMO Licensing Failure

The First-tier Tribunal reduced a financial penalty from £100,000 to £60,000 for a tenant's failure to license a person. The tenant argued that the penalty was too high, but the tribunal found that the penalty was appropriate given the circumstances.

First-tier Tribunal Varies Lease to Include Service Charge

Tribunal Partially Confirms Improvement Notice for Assured Tenancy in Telford

Service Charges Unlawful Under Leases, But Insurance Premiums Reasonable

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Improvement Notice for Category 2 Hazards

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed an improvement notice and decided on the remedial actions required to address category 2 hazards in a residential property. The decision was made based on the requirements set out in the a person Act 2004.

Tribunal rules tenant breached lease by erecting 'cat cage' without consent in Barnstaple

Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Swindon

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Mobile Home Pitch Fee

Tribunal Rules £3,053.07 in Service Charges and £7,130 in Ground Rent for London Flat

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay service charges and ground rent to the landlord. The tenant was ordered to pay £3,053.07 in service charges and £7,130 in ground rent, plus interest and costs. The ruling excluded certain sums due to late notification.

Tribunal rules on mobile home park changes

First-tier Tribunal Decides Open Market Rent for Converted Commercial Property

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation Order for Fire Alarm System Installation

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £1700 for Statutory Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a property, setting it at £1700 per month after considering the property's condition and market comparables. The decision was based on the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for External Steps Replacement

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for replacing external steps at a property. The a person were informed of the works and costs, and no objections were raised.