Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Grants Right to Manage for Residential Property in Romford

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Landlord's Costs to £2,400

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Landlord Licensing Appeal

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Costs Order Request

The First-tier Tribunal denied the claimant's request for a costs order because the claimant did not act unreasonably in the proceedings.

First-tier Tribunal Reverses Council’s Decision on Selective Licences

The First-tier Tribunal overturned a local council's decision to revoke and deny selective licences to a property manager because of past convictions. The tribunal ruled that the manager was still fit and proper to hold the licences.

Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease Through Airbnb

First-tier Tribunal dismisses breach of lease claim over subletting

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171064

Tenant Entitled to New Lease Based on Expert Valuation

First-tier Tribunal Orders Local Authority to Pay £700 in Costs

Service Charge Application Dismissed Due to Insufficient Information

Tribunal Grants £18,933 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges in Shared Ownership Flat

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a tenant's challenge to service charges for a shared ownership flat. The tribunal determined that most of the disputed items were reasonable and payable, except for certain management fees and balcony repairs.

Tribunal rejects service charge demands for 2018-19 and 2019-20 in London property

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges were unreasonable and uncollectible because the landlord did not provide the necessary documentation and estimates as required by the lease and applicable laws. The decision was made on January 15, 2020, by a person Casey and a person.

Tribunal Sets £87/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account its condition and comparing it to similar properties in the area.

Reasonable Costs Determined for Legal and Valuation Services in Leasehold Claim

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonable costs for legal and valuation services related to a new lease claim. The Tribunal accepted the valuation fees but adjusted the legal fees to be more reasonable.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Sum for Collective Enfranchisement with Missing Landlord

Tribunal Sets £190/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a tenancy property, considering factors like the property's age, location, and condition. The decision was based on comparing market rents and adjusting for scarcity and property condition.

Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £1116/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting the rent at £1116.00 per month starting from January 14, 2020, based on the calculation under the Rent Act 1977.