Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Cost Application

The First-tier Tribunal rejected the claimant's request for costs from the respondent in a leasehold dispute, ruling that the respondent's behavior was not unreasonable.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Request to Recover Damp Proofing Costs Through Service Charge

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a service charge is not payable for costs incurred by the claimant for works to resolve damp issues in his flat. The Tribunal found that the a person had not incurred any costs for the works, and thus a service charge could not be levied on other a person.

Tribunal Recognises Tenants' Association in Hereford

Tribunal Sets £48,409 Enfranchisement Price for Assured Tenancy in Brighton

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy by comparing it to similar properties in the area. The decision was based on open market rates rather than the tenant's personal financial situation.

Tribunal Rejects Set-Off Claim on Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that it was not appropriate to consider a set-off claim related to historic neglect in the context of on-account service charge demands. The Tribunal felt that such a claim would be too complex and costly to address at this stage.

Tribunal sets £4,375 price for freehold acquisition of semi-detached bungalow in Sheffield

Tribunal Upholds Penalties for Unlicensed HMO Management

The First-tier Tribunal upheld financial penalties imposed on a property owner for managing a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) without a license and failing to comply with management regulations. The penalties included fines for failing to license the HMO, failing to comply with management regulations, failing to take safety measures, and failing to provide waste disposal facilities.

Tribunal Rejects £28,737.44 in Unreasonable Service Charges for Tenants in Torquay

The First-tier Tribunal decided that certain service charges were not reasonably incurred and thus not payable by the tenants. The ruling was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Late Appeal Against Prohibition Order Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notices for Tenanted Property

The First-tier Tribunal upheld Improvement Notices for a property with dangerous conditions, dismissing the claimant's argument that the property had been sold.

Tribunal Sets £6,359.65 Service Charges for Flat in Central London

Tribunal grants dispensation for major works to pipework in mixed tenure building

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to carry out major works to the pipework and related matters without consulting the tenants, finding it reasonable to do so.

Claimant Secures Right of Occupation Over Mobile Home in First-tier Tribunal Decision

In a recent First-tier Tribunal case, the claimant successfully secured their right to occupy a mobile home under the Mobile Homes Act 1983. However, the tribunal did not have the authority to determine the ownership of the mobile home itself.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Park Home Site Owner to Consult Residents Association

Service Charges Dispute Transferred to County Court

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Reversion Price for Two Flats

Tribunal Sets £850 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Portsmouth

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent Including Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a tenant's property, including service charges. They took into account the property's condition and the services provided by the landlord.

First-tier Tribunal Extends Manager's Appointment Under Landlord and Tenant Act