Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £1058.50/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Chiswick

Freeholder Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Urgent Structural Works

First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium for Lease Extension Under Missing Landlord

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount a a person must pay to extend their lease when the landlord cannot be found. The decision was made using the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4170120

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171496

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent for a property. The rent set is £98.00 per week, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision follows the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977.

Rent Increase Notice Invalidated Due to Lack of Proper Documentation

First-tier Tribunal Allows Appeal on HMO Licence Restrictions

Tribunal Upholds Fair Rent Determination for Shared Ownership Property

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171653

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171654

Tribunal Upholds Fair Rent Determination by Rent Officer

Tribunal dismisses £17,168.42 administration charge claim in Northfleet

Tribunal Grants £10,990 Dispensation for Urgent Flank Wall Repairs in London Tenancy

Tribunal Confirms Fair Rent of £415.47 for Tenancy Agreement

Tribunal Upholds Fair Rent Determination Against Landlord's Objection

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal upheld the fair rent set by the Rent Officer, rejecting the landlord's objection to the service charge. The Tribunal ruled that the service charge should reflect the value of services to the tenant, excluding costs that mainly benefit the landlord.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Shared Ownership Property at £280.95

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a fair a person of £280.95 per calendar month for a shared ownership property, including £3.81 for services, rejecting the landlord's objections and confirming the a person Officer's assessment.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Fair Rent Determination

Tribunal confirms £280.95/month fair rent for shared ownership property in Newcastle

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171660

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed the fair a person set by the a person Officer, rejecting the landlord's objection to the service charge amount. The decision was based on the value of services provided to the tenant and the exclusion of costs that do not directly benefit the tenant.

Tribunal dismisses landlord's objection to £415.47/month fair rent in assured tenancy case