Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Ground Floor Flat in Norfolk

Tribunal Sets £637.50 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle

Fire Safety Measures Approved Without Tenant Consultation

Tenant Wins Rent Adjustment Due to Property Disrepair

Service Charge Determination for Tenants - First-tier Tribunal Judgment

Tribunal dismisses £1411 service charge challenge for small block of flats in London

A tenant challenged the service charges for management fees and other costs but failed to provide sufficient evidence. The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the application.

Tenant wins costs for unreasonable local authority over interim waking watch charge

Service Charges for Window and Door Repairs Allowed

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges for window and door replacements were reasonable and payable by the tenants. The tribunal considered the lease agreement and determined that the lessor was responsible for maintaining the structure, including windows and doors, while the tenants were responsible for paying the service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Application for Property Manager

The First-tier Tribunal rejected an application to appoint a manager for a property in London, deciding it was neither just nor convenient to do so.

Tribunal Grants £250K+ Lift Replacement Works Dispensation for Multi-Dwelling Property

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation Under Section 20ZA

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord's request to bypass certain consultation requirements when planning to replace a dangerous boundary wall with a safer fence. The decision was based on the landlord's compliance with initial consultation steps and the urgent nature of the work.

Tribunal dismisses £7268.66 service charge challenge for major works in Sheffield

Service Charges Not Payable Due to Statutory Non-Compliance

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges were not currently payable due to non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 and 1985. The decision was made on 3rd February 2020.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds £5,626.75 Penalty for Unlicensed Rental

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a £5,626.75 penalty against a landlord for renting out a property without a license in a selective licensing area. The Tribunal rejected the landlord's arguments about financial difficulties and the purpose of the legislation.

Tribunal Grants £1250 Emergency Roof Repair Dispensation for Terraced House in London

Tribunal Grants £645 Dispensation for Urgent Foul Water Gully Repairs in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs and Asbestos Removal

Tribunal Sets £39,419 Premium for Lease Extension in Croydon

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount a tenant must pay to extend their leasehold interest in a flat in Croydon. The decision was based on the valuation of the property and the terms of the lease under the 1993 Act.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Service Charge Fees

First-tier Tribunal Simplifies Service Charge Calculations Through Lease Variation