Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Not Found in Breach Over Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant was not in breach of their lease regarding roof repairs because the lease was unclear about who was responsible for the roof.

Tribunal Sets £650/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in North Gloucestershire

Tribunal Allows Determination of Service Charges for Major Works in Bournemouth

Claimant ordered to pay respondent's costs in RTM case

Landlord Entitled to Recover Costs for Major Works Under Lease Terms

First-tier Tribunal Authorises Interim EDMO for Long-Unoccupied Property

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Administration Charges Claim

Reasonable Costs Determination for New Lease Application

HMO Licence Revoked Due to Criminal Record

Tribunal Grants Two-Year-and-Six-Month Banning Order Against Landlord in Manchester

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonableness of Lift Replacement Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges for replacing a person in a residential a person were reasonable, considering the necessity of the works and the reasonableness of the costs incurred.

Tribunal reduces financial penalty for unlicensed property in Newcastle to £5,160.52

Tribunal Grants £9,024 Asbestos Removal Works Dispensation in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Order Determining Breach of Lease Covenants

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171293

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property. They used a specific formula from the Rent Act 1977 to calculate the rent, taking into account the latest Retail Price Index figures.

Tribunal allows service charges with adjustments in Reading

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal examined the reasonableness and payability of service charges for a residential property. The Tribunal found that some charges were unreasonable and uncollectible, while others were reasonable and payable according to the lease terms.

Tribunal Partially Allows Service Charge Claims for Second Floor Flat in High Wycombe

The Tribunal decided on the fairness and necessity of service charges for a tenant's property. They ruled that certain charges were fair and should be paid, while others were dismissed due to previous rulings.

Tribunal Sets £195/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Wiltshire

Tenant wins challenge against unreasonable service charge for insurance premiums

Tribunal Reduces Unfair Service Charges for Tenants

The tribunal reduced the service charge budget for a property and ruled that the landlord's costs cannot be included in service charges, ensuring fairness for tenants. This decision was made to protect tenants from unreasonable costs imposed by landlords.