Housing & Tenancy

Tenant's Challenge to Service Charge for Paving Works

Landlord ordered to repay rent for renting without HMO license

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord must repay rent to tenants if the rented a person lacked the required HMO license. In this case, the landlord was ordered to repay £4,000 to the tenants.

Improvement Notice Quashed for Failure to Consult Fire Authorities

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Fire Safety Works Costs

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Service Charges for Residential Property

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Exclusion of Costs from Service Charges

Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Elderly-Friendly Bungalow in Durham

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant could not buy their home because the property was considered especially suitable for elderly residents, according to the Housing Act 1985.

Tribunal sets £830/month rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £830 per month, effective from November 1, 2019. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

Landlord Fined £10,000 for HMO Breach

RTM Valid After Tenant Waives Notice Requirement

Tribunal Sets £1,205 Purchase Price for Enfranchisement of Property in Berkshire

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the purchase prices for four properties under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The decision was made because the landlord could not be found, allowing the tenants to acquire the freehold of their properties.

Tribunal Sets Reasonable Costs for Lease Extensions

The Tribunal decided on the reasonable costs for lease extension under the 1993 Act. The decision was made based on documents and without an oral hearing. The case was presided over by Judge JR Morris.

Tenant Loses Service Charge Challenge Due to Insufficient Objections

First-tier Tribunal allows £14,269.45 in service charges for Bristol landlord

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges and administration charges under a lease agreement. They concluded that the service charges were reasonable and payable, but an administration charge was not.

Tribunal reduces service charge to £505/month for assured tenancy in Leicester

Tribunal Grants £250+ Service Charge Dispensation for Urgent Wall Repairs in North London

Tribunal Grants £250+ Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works in Central London

Tenant Wins Right to Buy Council House Appeal

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant could purchase her council house because the property was not suitable for a person as defined by the Housing Act 1985. Judge C Goodall made the decision.

Tenant Allowed to Buy Property Despite Suitability Objection

Tribunal Confirms Prohibition Order Against Small Room

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a Prohibition Order against a small room in a property, stating it was too small and lacked proper facilities to be used for human habitation.