Housing & Tenancy

Landlord Not Liable for Unlicensed HMO: First-tier Tribunal Decision

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord was not liable for an offense related to an unlicensed HMO because there wasn't enough proof that the landlord knew the property was an HMO. The decision was based on the lack of clear communication and visits by the landlord that would indicate knowledge of the property's status as an HMO.

Claimant Fails to Acquire Right to Manage Premises Due to Non-Compliance with NIP Requirements

The claimant tried to gain control over the management of their property but was unsuccessful because they didn't follow the necessary steps to notify all tenants properly. The court ruled against the claimant.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Acquisition Prices Under Leasehold Reform Act

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the prices for tenants to buy the freehold of their leasehold properties. The Respondent did not follow the directions and was stopped from participating further. The Tribunal then valued the properties and set the prices based on those valuations.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Acquisition Prices

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the prices for tenants wishing to buy the freehold of their leasehold properties under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The Respondent did not participate in the proceedings.

Freehold Acquisition Prices Set by First-tier Tribunal

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set the prices for tenants to acquire the freehold of their leasehold properties. The decision was made under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and was finalised on 22 November 2019.

Tenant Exempt From Service Charges for Uninhabitable Property

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant does not have to pay service charges for a property that has become uninhabitable due to structural defects. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tribunal Grants £120Kg Counterweight Addition for Lift Repairs

Tribunal rules £2280.04 in service charges reasonable for assured tenancy in Prestatyn

Tribunal rules £6407.96 in service charges payable in Prestatyn tenancy case

Tribunal Sets Rent at £675 for Assured Tenancy

A tenant appealed a landlord's proposed rent increase for her assured periodic tenancy. The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent, setting it at £675 per month from August 15, 2019, following the Housing Act 1988.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171735

Tribunal rules £6407.96 in service charges reasonable for assured tenancy in Chesterfield

Tribunal rules £6407.96 in service charges reasonable for assured tenancy in Chesterfield

Tribunal Upholds £6407.96 in Service Charges for Assured Tenancies in Prestatyn

Tribunal Approves £2,950 Service Charges for Major Works in Bournemouth Property

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord's charges for major works were reasonable under the lease and Section 20 consultation process. The decision was made by Judge A a person on 22 October 2019.

First-tier Tribunal rules on service charge demands for major works

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord could revise interim service charge demands if the initial demand did not include major works costs, provided the revision was reasonable and followed proper procedures under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges for Repairs Reasonable

Tenant Entitled to Freehold Under Leasehold Reform Act 1967 - First-tier Tribunal Decision

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Fire Safety Works Dispensation in Camden

Tenant Wins Limitation on Management/Administration Fee for Service Charge