Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Entitled to Premium for Lease Extension Under Leasehold Reform Act

Tribunal Grants £6000 Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed Property in Nottingham

The First-tier Tribunal granted a Rent Repayment Order against the landlord for failing to license the property as required under a Selective Licensing scheme. The Tribunal found that the landlord had committed an offense under the Housing Act 2004 and the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Tribunal Grants Urgent Repairs Dispensation for Flat Roof in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted dispensation from consultation requirements for urgent repairs due to a water leak affecting a flat. The decision was made without a hearing as the matter was deemed urgent and no relevant prejudice was identified.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Service Charge Agreement

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to the applicant to bypass certain consultation requirements for a service charge agreement related to communal electricity and gas supplies. This decision allows the applicant to enter into a new agreement without needing to consult each individual leaseholder.

Clarion Housing Group Secures Dispensation for Energy Procurement

Tribunal sets £568.38 for damp proof works in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charge for damp proofing works is fair and reasonable. The Respondent was ordered to pay £568.38 within 28 days.

Tenant Wins Service Charge Refunds in First-tier Tribunal Case

Financial Penalty for Operating HMO Without License Increased to £12,000

The First-tier Tribunal increased the financial penalty from £6,000 to £12,000 for operating a house in multiple occupancy (HMO) without a license. The Tribunal found the offense serious and justified the higher penalty based on the severity of the violation and the lack of compliance with housing regulations.

Childminding Does Not Violate Residential Lease Covenant

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant's childminding activities did not violate the lease's requirement that the flat be used solely for residential purposes. The Tribunal found that the childminding was ancillary to the residential use and did not turn the flat into a business premises.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Structural Works in Marius Mansions

First-tier Tribunal Grants Recognition to Tenants' Association

The First-tier Tribunal granted a Certificate of Recognition to the tenants' association under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, allowing the association to represent the a person and tenants of the property.

Tribunal Sets £230.50/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Horley

First-tier Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay Service Charge Based on Floor Area

In a recent case heard by the First-tier Tribunal, the tenant of a commercial a person in a multi-a person building was ordered to pay a service charge based on the size of their a person compared to the total area of the property. The ruling clarifies the tenant's obligation to contribute to shared costs.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4170090

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the weekly rent excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 6 April 2020.

Tribunal Rejects Lease Variation Application for Retirement Housing Block in London

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a landlord's request to change lease agreements because the landlord failed to show that a sufficient number of tenants agreed to the changes and did not provide evidence that the changes met legal requirements.

Tribunal Grants £6,720 in Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for Victorian House Flats

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs to prevent further damage to the building and ensure the safety of the residents.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission to Remove Asbestos Without Tenant Consultation

Tribunal Grants £86,312.50 Boiler Repairs Dispensation for Independent Living Retirement Properties in Chorleywood

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent boiler and ventilation system replacement at a residential property. The decision was made because the works were urgent and there was no evidence of harm to the leaseholders.

Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charges for Residential Property in London

Tribunal sets £962.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London