Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Tenant's Property

First-tier Tribunal Grants Statutory Lease Extension Despite Missing Landlord

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Proposed Rent Based on Property Condition

In a tenancy dispute, the First-tier Tribunal adjusted a proposed rent from £1,800 to £1,300 per month after considering the property's condition, including damp, mould, and a below-standard kitchen.

Tribunal Adjusts Rent Considering Property Condition

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a property in disrepair, considering its condition and market value under the Housing Act 1988. The Tribunal found the property unfit for human habitation due to various disrepair issues and adjusted the rent accordingly.

Service Charge Payable During Registration Gap - First-tier Tribunal Decision

Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges and Legal Costs

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay service charges and legal costs to the landlord. The tenant argued that the a person agent was not providing adequate services and that the landlord was a a company, but these arguments were not accepted as valid reasons for not paying the service charges.

Tenant Ordered to Pay Reasonable Service Charges

Tenant's Application for Rent Repayment Order Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a person's request for a refund of rent because the tenant couldn't prove that the landlord committed any illegal acts within the past year.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Premium for Collective Enfranchisement

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the appropriate premium for the collective enfranchisement of a property. The Tribunal considered the valuation of the ground rent and concluded that there was no significant development potential for the property.

Fair Rent Determination for a Property Under the Rent Act 1977

Fair Rent Determination for Property Condition

Tribunal Varies Prohibition Order Pending Planning Appeals

The tribunal varied a prohibition order to include additional works and suspended its operation pending the outcome of planning appeals. The decision was made by First-tier Tribunal Judge K Neave on 27 October 2025.

Tenant Successfully Challenges Unreasonable Administration Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can challenge unreasonable administration charges under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. In this case, the Tribunal determined that an administration charge of £120 is payable, but disallowed further charges.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Validity

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) ruled on a tenant's challenge to service charges. The tribunal decided that the tenant must pay £3,063.00 for specific periods, considering factors like the reasonableness of the charges and the tenant's responsibilities under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Damp Prevention Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed to prevent water damage in a building. The repairs were deemed necessary to ensure the building's safety and proper maintenance.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges and ruled that litigation costs cannot be included in service charges. They found the cost of fire doors reasonable but capped the roof work costs at £250 per flat.

Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent Based on Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Central London Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property located in central London. The decision was based on the property's condition, location, and market value, ensuring that the rent is fair and reflective of these factors.

Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1000 PCM for Assured Tenancy in Salford