Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169772

First-tier Tribunal sets maximum fair rent of £139.50 per week for tenant

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the maximum fair rent for a tenant's property should be £139.50 per week, calculated using the Retail Price Index and specific regulations under the Rent Act 1977.

Right to Manage Company Gets Dispensation Order for Urgent Roof Works

Tribunal dismisses challenge to £955.50 service charges in London

First-tier Tribunal Cancels Financial Penalties for Housing Offences

The First-tier Tribunal (a person Chamber) cancelled financial penalties imposed on the claimant for alleged housing offences, ruling that the local housing authority did not meet the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

Late Appeal Against Financial Penalty Struck Out Due to Time Limit Exceeded

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Brickwork Arch Repair

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs Due to Water Ingress

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process with tenants for urgent roof repairs needed to fix water leaks in flats. This decision was made remotely due to the pandemic.

Tenant Secures Lease Extension Premium in First-tier Tribunal Case

Tribunal Sets £2,438 Premium for Lease Extension in Cheltenham

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) decided on the amount a tenant must pay to extend their lease. The case involved a studio flat in Cheltenham where the tenant wanted to extend their lease but couldn't find the freeholder. The Tribunal used a formula to calculate the premium based on the loss of ground rent and other factors.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Lease Extension Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993

The First-tier Tribunal granted a lease extension to a tenant under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The Tribunal calculated the premium based on the landlord's loss of ground rent and compensation for the landlord's deferred right to possession of the flat.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Charging Improvement Costs

The First-tier Tribunal decided that costs for improving facilities cannot be charged to tenants through service charges. The ruling emphasises the difference between repairing existing facilities and making improvements.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Consultation Requirements

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on service charges and consultation requirements for a property. They granted dispensation for the decoration works but not for the balcony screens due to inadequate specifications.

Tribunal Rules on Tenants' Challenges to Service Charges and Ground Rent

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Ground Rent for Tenants

Tribunal allows service charges and reduces administration fees for residential properties in Cannock

Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Ground Rent for Tenants

Emergency Repairs to Water Main Exempt from Full Consultation

Tribunal Sets £802/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £802.00 per month. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977, ensuring the rent is fair and reasonable.

Tribunal Sets £193.50/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. The rent was set at £193.50 per week, effective from 12 October 2020. This decision was based on the formula provided by the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.