Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £46,614 Premium for New Lease in Hastings Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. After a detailed valuation process, the premium was set at £46,614.00, with specific amounts allocated to the landlord and intermediate landlord.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Refunds for Unreasonable Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that the landlord must refund a person for unreasonable service charges and administration fees, including interest charges and insurance premiums. This decision helps protect tenants from unfair financial burdens imposed by landlords.

Tribunal Refuses Landlord's Request to Skip Consultation for Property Repairs in Kendal

Tribunal allows £250 cap on reserve fund contributions for flat in Newcastle

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £400 Monthly for Property Condition

Tenant's Liability for Service Charges Ends Upon Property Disposal

A tenant's responsibility for paying service charges ended when they sold their property interest. The First-tier Tribunal confirmed this in a recent ruling.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Reserve Funds Usage

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the validity of service charge accounts and the use of reserve funds for several years. It also addressed issues like providing audited accounts and returning surplus funds to a person.

Tribunal sets £660/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

Tribunal Grants £1,000 Dispensation for Communal Window Works in Herne Bay

The First-tier Tribunal granted the landlord permission to bypass certain consultation requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The decision was made because it was deemed reasonable and there was no significant harm to the tenants.

Tribunal Grants Exemption From Energy Supply Consultation Requirements

Service Charge Challenge Dismissed Due to Lack of Standing

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a tenant's application challenging service charges because the tenant did not prove they had the right to bring the case and the charges were deemed reasonable.

Tribunal sets £4549.50 fair rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Rent for Flooding and Lack of Amenities

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs Above 'Contemporary' Block

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass full consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs to prevent further water damage. The decision was made because the repairs were urgent and no tenants objected.

Tribunal sets £554.50 rent for assured tenancy in Dorset

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account its condition and improvements, while ignoring the effects of tenant upgrades and disrepair.

Tribunal Sets £113.46 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Somerset

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Boiler Replacement Without Leaseholder Consultation

Tribunal dismisses service charge challenge for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £174.30/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Financial Penalty Notice Invalidated Due to Incorrect Timeframes

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal found that a Financial Penalty Notice was invalid due to incorrect timeframes for payment and appeals. The ruling was based on the requirements set forth by the Housing Act 2004. Judge Amran Vance made the decision on December 19, 2019.