Housing & Tenancy

Tenant wins partial rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO

Landlord's Cost Claim Rejected by Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges Payable

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges for 2024 were valid and must be paid by the tenants. The charges included maintenance and cleaning expenses.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property in central London. They considered the property's condition, location, and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977.

Tenant Awarded Rent Repayment Order Due to Unlicensed Property

The First-tier Tribunal awarded a rent repayment order to the tenant because the landlord failed to obtain a required license for the property. The landlord claimed they had a reasonable excuse but the Tribunal did not find this convincing.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Unreasonable and Unenforceable

First-tier Tribunal Decides Service Charge Reasonableness

In this case, a tenant challenged the reasonableness of service charges imposed by their landlord. The First-tier Tribunal ruled on which expenses were valid and which were not, and set limits on how much the landlord could recover from tenants as part of these disputes.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Based on Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Purchase Premium

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonableness of Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation Without Full Consultation

Tribunal Sets Rent at £1175 Per Month Based on Property Condition

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a property based on its condition and compared it to similar properties in the area. They set the rent at £1175 per month from May 1, 2025.

Landlord's Application Struck Out Due to Non-Compliance

The First-tier Tribunal struck out the landlord's application because the landlord did not follow the court's instructions and failed to provide necessary documents. This means the landlord's request was dismissed.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repair Works

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for London Property

First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Roof Repairs Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Works and Past Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Lease Breaches

The First-tier Tribunal found that the tenant breached several covenants in the lease concerning maintenance, painting, access for inspections, nuisance, rear garden maintenance, and insurance. However, breaches were not found for paying rent, providing local authority notices, and other specific clauses.

Tribunal Adjusts Rent to £1,950 Considering Property Condition

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the proposed rent to £1,950 per month, taking into account the property's condition and the tenant's financial situation. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.