Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Successfully Claims Right to Manage Property

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was entitled to manage their property under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The tribunal rejected the landlord's objection to the tenant's claim based on the validity of the tenant's register of members.

First-tier Tribunal Amends Management Order for Surplus Funds Disposal

First-tier Tribunal Limits Management Fees Due to Lack of Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges for several years. They found that management fees were unreasonable because the necessary consultations were not conducted properly.

Tribunal sets £124.90 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £124.90, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision was made by a person, the Chairman of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

Tenant Wins Reduced Administration Charge in First-tier Tribunal

In a recent case, a tenant successfully argued that an administration charge of £19,325 was unreasonable and should be reduced to £16,200. The First-tier Tribunal agreed, citing the tenant's rights under the lease agreement.

Manager Granted Power to Revoke Consents and Licenses

The Tribunal allowed the manager to revoke certain consents and licences previously granted by the landlord, impacting how the residential premises are used. This decision came after a video hearing and addresses ongoing disputes over the management of the property.

Tenant's Claim for Holding Deposit Denied by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is not entitled to the return of a holding deposit if the landlord takes all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement before the deadline for agreement. This decision was based on the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Fire Safety Measures Lead to Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

First-tier Tribunal Appoints New Manager for Property in Sheffield

Tenant Allowed to Buy Property Despite Denial of Suitability for Elderly

Tenant's Application Declared Out of Time Under Leasehold Reform Act

Tribunal slashes service charges for leaseholders in London property

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4170546

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Major Works Dispensation for Tenancy in Hastings

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for major works at a property. The decision was based on the reasonableness of the request under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Emergency Roof Repairs Can Bypass Consultation Requirements

The First-tier Tribunal decided that emergency roof repairs can bypass the usual consultation requirements with tenants if there is no evidence that the tenants were harmed by not being consulted beforehand. In this case, the Tribunal found no such harm.

Judgment on Prohibited Tenancy Payments Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

Landlord Can Recover Costs for Major Works After Meeting Statutory Consultation Requirements

Tribunal Grants £18,108 Dispensation for Urgent Booster Pump Replacement in London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for replacing old water booster pumps at a residential building. The decision was made due to the urgent need to maintain water supply during the pandemic.

Tenant Secures Management Order for Property

Tribunal Orders £3,564.30 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenants in Preston

The First-tier Tribunal ordered a landlord to repay rent to tenants because the landlord operated an unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO) and failed to comply with an improvement notice. This decision was made by Judge J Holbrook on 22 May 2020.