Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £214/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977. They considered the property's condition, market comparables, and the tenant's improvements. The fair rent was set at £214.00 per week, effective from 12 October 2020.

Tribunal Sets £2625.18 Service Charge for Flat in Maida Vale

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Emergency Roof Repair Dispensation for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

Tribunal Sets £3510 Quarterly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property. The rent was set at £3510 per quarter, excluding water rates and council tax but including service and fuel charges, according to the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal Sets £398/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets fair rent for property after considering condition and market comparables

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £594 per month for a property, effective from 9th October 2020, after considering the property's condition and market comparables, subject to statutory caps under the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal Sets £897/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Devon

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1050 per Month

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a market rent of £1050 per month for a property in a person, Cambridgeshire. They considered rental prices of similar properties nearby and the condition of the property to make their decision.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Owes Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant owed £3,640.64 in service charges and £250 in administration charges, rejecting the tenant's request for a refund of overpaid service charges.

Tribunal allows service charge claim for £5727.25, limits landlord's costs recovery

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the recoverability of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The decision addressed tenant challenges and landlord obligations, ultimately dismissing certain charges due to insufficient notifications and justifications.

Tribunal Permits Bypass of Statutory Consultation for Urgent Remedy Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the applicant to skip the usual consultation process for urgent remediation works to ensure safety and compliance with government guidance.

Tenant Granted Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO

Tribunal Grants £1850 Emergency Roof Repairs Dispensation in Eastbourne

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to carry out major works without consulting the leaseholders, due to urgent water ingress issues. The decision was made by Judge J. a person on 8th October 2020.

First-tier Tribunal confirms financial penalties for unlicensed HMO operation

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed the financial penalties imposed by the local authority on a landlord for operating an unlicensed a person and failing to comply with an improvement notice. The penalties were deemed valid and reasonable by the tribunal.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169860

First-tier Tribunal Appoints Manager for Stoughton Court Amid Resident Disputes

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to appoint a manager to handle the management of the address because of disagreements among the residents. This decision was made under section 24 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

First-tier Tribunal Appoints Property Manager to Resolve Management Issues

Tenant Granted £3,834.58 Rent Repayment Order for Unlawful Eviction in Newcastle

Tribunal sets £697/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, following the guidelines set by the Housing Act 1988. This decision affects how the rent is calculated for such tenancies.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Order Determining Leasehold Breach

The First-tier Tribunal granted an order determining that a breach of covenant or condition in the lease has occurred. Additionally, the Tribunal barred the landlord from passing any costs incurred in the proceedings through the service charge. Judge H. a person presided over the case.