Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal sets £575/month rent for assured tenancy in Basingstoke

Tribunal Sets £850 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

Tribunal Sets £950/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Surrey

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Communal Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lift Replacement with Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the replacement of lifts at a property without consulting the leaseholders, but imposed conditions to ensure the leaseholders' interests were protected. Judge D. R. Whitney presided over the case.

Tenant Entitled to Recover Reasonable Costs Under Lease Provisions

Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charges for Six Assured Tenancies in Bideford

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed and decided on the reasonableness of service charges and insurance contributions demanded by the landlord for certain years, under relevant acts.

Financial Penalties Upheld for HMO Licensing Failures

First-tier Tribunal dismisses appeals against HMO financial penalties

Tribunal reduces rent for assured tenancy in Shanklin to £135.40 per week

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the rent because the property was in poor condition, suffering from dampness and humidity issues. This means the tenant pays less rent until the repairs are completed.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges for Mixed-Use Building

Tenant wins partial rent repayment for unlicensed HMO in First-tier Tribunal ruling

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must repay 40% of rent to a person for an unlicensed HMO under the a person and Planning Act 2016. The tribunal considered the lack of a license and the landlord's financial circumstances.

First-tier Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice for Repairs Due to Tenant Dispute

The First-tier Tribunal changed an Improvement Notice to give more time for repairs due to ongoing disputes with the tenant. The decision was made by Judge P Korn on 11th May 2020.

Tenant Wins Rent Repayment Order Due to Unlicensed Property

Tribunal Sets £365.92/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Crawley

Tribunal Sets £365.92 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Crawley

Tribunal Sets £365.92/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Crawley

First-tier Tribunal Issues Five-Year Banning Order Against Respondent

Tribunal rules £1,647.48 service charge for roof repairs reasonable in Lichfield

Tenant Granted Lease Extension by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal granted a lease extension to a tenant, setting the premium payable at £28,215. The decision was based on the valuation of the leasehold interest under the 1993 Act.