Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge Costs Unreasonable

The tribunal decided that the costs for major works were too high and ordered a new s20 procedure to ensure the costs are reasonable. This decision was made by Judge Dutton and a person on 24th October 2019.

Tribunal reduces financial penalties for HMO breaches in Coventry to £3,300

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Improvement Notice with Adjusted Timelines

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an Improvement Notice issued by a local authority to address serious hazards in a residential property. However, the Tribunal adjusted the timeline for carrying out the necessary repairs to be more realistic.

Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease By Denying Access

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Validity and Legal Costs

Tenant Successfully Acquires Right to Manage Premises

First-tier Tribunal Decision on Service Charges and Insurance Payments

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is not a person for paying certain service charges and insurance payments if the landlord does not fulfill its obligations under the lease agreement. This decision was made after considering the landlord's failure to provide proper documentation and proof of payment.

Tribunal rules tenants breached lease by keeping pet without permission in Bournemouth

Tribunal Grants £2,956 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London

Tribunal Sets £182/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171732

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171731

Tribunal sets £997/month fair rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice Due to Fire Hazards

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed an Improvement Notice served by a local authority due to fire hazards in an HMO property. The Tribunal found that the property had several fire safety issues, such as missing fire doors and blocked escape routes.

Tribunal Sets £145.60 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Determines Leasehold Enfranchisement Premium

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount to be paid for leasehold enfranchisement. They used expert valuation methods to determine the appropriate premium, which was set at £300.00.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Tenant Breach of Covenant

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant breached their lease agreement by keeping a pet without permission and refusing the landlord access for inspection. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to lease conditions.

Financial Penalty Reduced to £1000 in First-tier Tribunal Case

Tribunal sets £702.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Surrey

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a property in Guildford. They considered factors like the property's condition and recent improvements, and used a special formula to cap the rent at £702.50 per month.

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Improvement Notices for Property Hazards