Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Unauthorised Reserve Fund in Service Charges

Tribunal rules tenant breached lease covenants in London property

Tribunal reduces financial penalty for HMO breaches to £2000 in Wyre Forest

The First-tier Tribunal reduced a financial penalty imposed on a property owner for breaches of the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations. The penalty was initially set at £4000 but was reduced to £2000.

Tribunal Sets £1510.92 Pitch Fee for Mobile Home in Lower Stondon

First-tier Tribunal Reappoints Current Manager of Frognal Estate

The First-tier Tribunal has reappointed the current manager of the a person for another five years, following a hearing where the manager's continued role was deemed appropriate and fair.

First-tier Tribunal Rules 2.27% Service Charge Fair and Reasonable

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Costs for Landlord in Leasehold Reform Claim

Financial Penalties Imposed for Unlicensed HMO Management

Tenant Not In Breach For Parking In Undefined Space

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Request for Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the claimant cannot enforce service charges on the a person or the First Respondent. The ruling was based on the fact that the claimant had no legal right to enforce service charges on the a person.

Tribunal Grants Five-Year Banning Order Against Rogue Landlord in Dover

The First-tier Tribunal granted a five-year banning order against a landlord who repeatedly failed to comply with housing regulations and exploited tenants by renting out substandard and dangerous accommodation. This decision aims to protect tenants from unsafe living conditions.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Costs Application Due to Unreasonable Conduct

The First-tier Tribunal rejected the claimant's request for costs because the claimant's initial a person was considered unreasonable, even though it was made in good faith.

First-tier Tribunal Extends Property Management Order for Four Years

The First-tier Tribunal extended the management order for a property to address deficiencies in the lease and ensure proper maintenance and service charge collection. The order was extended for four more years, with conditions for reporting and accounting.

Tribunal allows dispensation for urgent fire safety works in London

Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease for Holiday Lets

Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission to Skip Consultation for £9,895 Drain Repairs in Surrey

Tenant Wins £19,656 in Rent Repayment Over Unlicensed HMO

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must repay rent to tenants if they manage an unlicensed HMO. In this case, the landlord was ordered to repay £19,656 to tenants for renting an unlicensed property.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Residential Property

Lease Premium Determination Under Missing Landlord Issues

Collective Enfranchisement Approved by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal approved the form of the conveyance for the collective enfranchisement of a property. This means the tenants can now proceed with their plan to collectively buy the freehold interest in their building.