Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Rejects £3715.26 in Unreasonable Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that certain service charges were unreasonable and therefore not payable by tenants. The decision was based on the lack of compliance with lease terms and statutory requirements.

Tenant's Request for Appeal Permission Denied by First-tier Tribunal

Tribunal Grants £50,000 Heating Repairs Exemption for Large Estate

Tribunal grants £24,621 rent repayment order for unlicensed HMO in Croydon

First-tier Tribunal Upholds HMO Declaration Against Landlord

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Interest Value at £13,700

Tenant Ordered to Pay Unpaid Service Charges and Costs

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay unpaid service charges, interest, and legal costs as stipulated in their lease agreement. The tribunal dismissed the tenant's claims that the service charge calculation method had broken down.

Tribunal Allows Tenant's Right to Manage Claim for Property in London

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the claimant was allowed to manage the property after a dispute over compliance with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tribunal Grants £2281.50 Rent Repayment Order for Unlawful Eviction in London

Tenant's Request for Costs Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

In a recent case heard by the First-tier Tribunal, a tenant requested costs from the landlord but was denied. The tribunal ruled that the landlord's conduct in defending the proceedings was reasonable, thus denying the tenant's request for costs.

Tribunal Sets New Manager for Highbury Grange Property

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to appoint a new manager for a property because the landlord was not managing it well. This decision was made based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

Tenant Entitled to Detailed Evidence of Utility Charges

Tribunal Partially Allows Tenant's Service Charge Challenge in Bournemouth

Holiday Lets Not Permitted by Lease, No Breach Found

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Top Hat Scaffold to Address Water Ingress

First-tier Tribunal Approves Lease Variation for Service Charges and Reserve Fund

The First-tier Tribunal approved a change to the leases allowing the collection of service charges and establishing a reserve fund. This decision helps ensure that funds are available for future repairs and maintenance.

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Damp Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair market rent for a property with damp issues and partial furnishings. After considering comparable properties in the area, the rent was set at £1,800 per calendar month, effective from 10 August 2019.

Tribunal sets £210/week rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £306/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Cannot Determine Market Rent After Withdrawn Notice

The First-tier Tribunal decided it could not determine the market rent after the landlord withdrew the rent increase notice. This means the tenant cannot challenge the rent increase once the notice is withdrawn.