Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claim for Code Agreement Due to Lack of Redevelopment Intent

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip certain consultation steps for urgent lift repairs, ensuring the lift would be fixed quickly to reduce inconvenience to residents, especially an elderly resident on the top floor.

Tenant Costs Assessment Under Leasehold Reform Act 1993

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Financial Penalty for Unlicensed HMO

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty against the Appellant for failing to license an HMO and comply with management regulations. The Tribunal found that the Appellant did not have a reasonable excuse for the offenses committed.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Environmental Work

Tribunal Overturns Local Authority's Decision on Improvement Notices

Tenant Allowed to Acquire New Lease Despite Missing Landlord

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Building Works

Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Repairs Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs due to water damage to a top-floor flat. The Tribunal found the works were urgent and there was no relevant prejudice to tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Urgent Balcony Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repair Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Booster Pump Repairs

Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Water Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lift Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs, ensuring the work was necessary and fair to the tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent for Tenant Improvements

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the fair rent for a tenant's improvements and the landlord's actual charging practices, setting a new rent of £248.20 per week.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds £3,000 Annual Service Charge as Reasonable

Tribunal sets fair rent of £1,102.50 per month under Rent Act 1977