Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal reduces service charges for assured tenancy in Newcastle

The First-tier Tribunal reduced service charges for a tenant due to breaches of consultation requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The Tribunal granted partial dispensation from consultation requirements for certain works but reduced service charges due to breaches of consultation requirements.

Tenant Entitled to Freehold Under Leasehold Reform Act - First-tier Tribunal Decision

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant can buy the freehold of their property under the Leasehold Reform Act. They inspected the property and looked at recent sales to figure out how much the freehold is worth. The decision was made by Judge a person on January 28, 2020.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Service Charges for Tenants Due to Consultation Breaches

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charge Demands

Tenant Entitled to Pay Reasonable Costs for Lease Extension

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay reasonable costs to the landlord when extending a lease. The Tribunal accepted the landlord's costs as reasonable and in line with the statutory requirements.

Claimants Granted Reasonable Costs for Freehold Acquisition

Tribunal Shortens Rogue Landlord Database Entry Period

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the period for which an entry in the a person of rogue landlords and property agents will be maintained from five to two years, emphasising the importance of proportionality in such decisions.

Tribunal reduces £56 ground maintenance charge for leasehold property in Stoke-on-Trent

Tribunal Sets £16,740.67 in Service Charges for Flat in Kingston Upon Thames

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant's challenge to the reasonableness of service charges and administration charges was valid under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The tribunal decided that the service charges were reasonable and upheld the administration charges.

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Service Charge and Lease Breach

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay a service charge of £26,141.33 for the financial year 2019-2020, rejecting claims of breach of lease due to water leaks.

First-tier Tribunal grants freeholder power to collect service charges for repairs

Tribunal sets £475/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

Legal Costs Determined for Lease Extension

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the legal costs that a tenant must pay to a landlord for a lease extension. The costs were set at £3,588.00 including VAT, based on the requirements of the 1993 Act.

Tenant Found Guilty of Breach of Covenant Due to Property Neglect

Rent Repayment Order Granted for Tenants of Unlicensed Property

The First-tier Tribunal granted rent repayment orders to tenants because the landlord failed to obtain the necessary licenses for the property. The Tribunal ruled that the landlord must repay the rent to the tenants.

Tribunal Orders £3,600 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed Property in Nottingham

Tenants Win Rent Repayment Orders for Unlicensed Property

Tenants successfully obtained rent repayment orders because the landlord failed to license the property as required by law. The case highlights the importance of proper licensing for rental properties.

Tenants Win Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed Property

Tenants successfully obtained a rent repayment order from the First-tier Tribunal because their landlord failed to license the property as required by law. The property was in an area that needed additional and selective licensing, but the landlord did not obtain the necessary licenses. As a result, the tenants were awarded a refund of their rent.

Tribunal Sets £707.50/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hampshire Village

Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in Andover

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the property's condition and recent improvements. The decision was based on the open market value of the property.