Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Denies Lease Variation Request

Pet Ownership and Disability Accommodation in Residential Parks

The tribunal found that a resident was breaking park rules by keeping a pet, but decided not to force the resident to get rid of the pet because the rules might unfairly target disabled residents who need pets for their health.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Lease Covenants Through Airbnb Rentals

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant violated their lease by renting their property through Airbnb, breaching covenants that prohibit subletting and causing disturbances to neighbors.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4167607

Tribunal sets service charges for St John's Court in Ramsbottom

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171275

Tribunal sets £535/month rent for assured periodic tenancy in Milton Keynes

First-tier Tribunal Grants Four-Year Banning Order Against Landlord

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Penalty for Letting Agency's Failure to Obtain Selective Licence

Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent After Inspecting Property Conditions

The tribunal inspected the property and adjusted the fair rent to £9,464 per annum, taking into account the property's condition and market comparables.

Landlord Allowed to Bypass Consultation Requirements Due to Health and Safety Risk

Tribunal sets £173.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal rules tenant breached lease covenants in Cheltenham

Application for manager's appointment struck out for lack of preliminary notice

The First-tier Tribunal struck out an a person for the appointment of a manager because the applicant failed to serve a preliminary notice as required by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. The applicant was absent during the hearing and had not arranged for mail forwarding while abroad.

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges Due to Non-Compliance

Tribunal Rules £4,720.38 Insurance Premium Unreasonable for Assured Tenancy in Wickford

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that the insurance premiums charged to a tenant were unreasonable because the landlord did not provide sufficient justification for the increase in premiums.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Camden's HMO Licensing Decision

RTM Company Allowed to Skip Consultation for Urgent Repairs

Tribunal Allows £1,000 in Emergency Roof Repairs Without Tenant Consultation in London

First-tier Tribunal Determines Maximum Fair Rent