Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Mandate for Standing Order Payments

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a request to force a landlord to accept ground rent payments through standing order, stating it lacked the authority to do so under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Unreasonable Advance Service Charges

Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to a property's roof, citing the need for immediate action to prevent further damage.

Tribunal Sets £8,325/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Maidenhead

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Estimated Service Charges for 2020

Tribunal Sets New Manager for Tenancy in Bedford

Tribunal Sets £198/week Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Determines Maximum Fair Rent Using RPI

Tribunal Sets £200.50/week Maximum Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £258.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £258.50 per week. This decision was made using specific formulas outlined in the Rent Act 1977 and related orders.

Tribunal Grants £3,000 Fire Safety Survey Dispensation for Cladding Risks at Hatton Wall

Tribunal Rejects Request for Costs Due to Lack of Unreasonable Conduct

Tribunal rules tenant breached lease with unauthorised alterations and nuisances in London SW2

First-tier Tribunal Allows Fire Alarm System Cost in Service Charge

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord can include the cost of installing a fire alarm system in the service charge paid by leaseholders. This decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 following a small fire incident requiring improved fire safety measures.

Tribunal Rejects Payment of Management Company's Legal Fees

Tribunal Sets £117.29 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £1800/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the market rent for a property under an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £1800 per month, taking into account the terms of the tenancy and the open market value of similar properties.

First-tier Tribunal dismisses breach of lease claim

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a claimant's a person alleging a breach of lease covenants. The Tribunal found insufficient evidence to prove the breach.

Tribunal Sets £202/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £174.50 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the maximum fair rent for a property at £174.50 per week, following the calculation method outlined in the Rent Act 1977. This decision ensures that the rent charged is fair and reasonable.