Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Orders £13,293 Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Operation in Liverpool

The First-tier Tribunal ordered the landlord to repay Housing Benefit and a person of £13,293.27 to the Council for operating an unlicensed HMO. The landlord argued that she did not know the property needed a license, but the Tribunal ruled against her.

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Breach of Covenant Claim Against Tenant

First-tier Tribunal Strips Non-Statutory Valuation Fee Case

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for £250+ Repairs in Surrey

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to bypass full consultation requirements for urgent repairs to faulty automatic gates at a multi-unit residential property. The repairs were necessary for the safety and security of the residents, and no objections were raised by the tenants.

Landlord Awarded Costs Over RTM Claim

In a recent case, a landlord successfully claimed costs from a a company after rejecting the company's request to take over management of the property. The First-tier Tribunal awarded the landlord £1,775.92 in costs.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Stairlift Installation

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to install a temporary stairlift without following the usual consultation process because the work was urgent and necessary to help residents who would struggle with stairs during lift refurbishment.

Tribunal Sets £136.97 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £136.97 per week, including service charges, under the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal sets £525/month rent for assured tenancy in Sunderland

First-tier Tribunal Quashes Improvement Notice for Excess Cold Hazard

Landlord Wins Breach of Lease and Licence Case

Tribunal rules £3,941 service charges payable for assured tenancy in Watford

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge Recoverable for Proposed Works

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the costs of proposed works, such as replacing lifts and windows, are recoverable through service charges under the lease terms. The decision was made based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tribunal dismisses appeal against financial penalty imposed by Derby City Council

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal against a financial penalty imposed by Derby City Council. The penalty was imposed due to the claimant's failure to comply with an improvement notice under the Housing Act 2004.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Semi-Detached House

Tribunal sets £425/month rent for assured tenancy in Worcestershire

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Semi-Detached House with Agricultural Tie

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the a person for a semi-detached house with an agricultural tie, setting the rent at £425.00 per month from 20 January 2020. The decision took into account the property's condition, amenities, and local market conditions.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Application on Roof Repair Breach

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the claimant's application regarding the breach of covenant to repair the roof, but recorded the tenant's admission of owing £6,608.66 in service charges for the roof repairs.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171036

Tribunal Grants £14,902 Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs in Birmingham

Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Challenge for Assured Tenancy in York