Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Entitled to Credit for Sinking Fund Contributions at Invoice Date

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant is entitled to receive credit for contributions to the sinking fund at the time the invoice is raised, according to the terms of the lease. The decision was made by Judge Simon Brilliant on 11 October 2019.

Tribunal sets £7095 rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle

Tribunal sets £23,040/year fair rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £4900/quarter fair rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £1700/month rent for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £77 Per Week

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £77 per week for a rental property, excluding some costs but including others. This decision is based on the Rent Act 1977 and affects tenants and landlords in similar situations.

Tribunal Orders £360 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenancy in Newcastle

A tenant successfully obtained a rent repayment order after the landlord operated an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The First-tier Tribunal granted the order, requiring the landlord to repay one month's rent to each tenant and reimburse the application fee.

Tribunal Grants Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in Newcastle

A tenant successfully obtained a rent repayment order because the landlord operated an unlicensed HMO. The First-tier Tribunal ordered the landlord to repay one month's rent to each tenant and reimburse the application fee.

Tenant Wins Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO in Newcastle

A tenant successfully obtained a rent repayment order after the landlord operated an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The First-tier Tribunal granted the order, ordering the landlord to repay one month's rent to each tenant and reimburse the application fee.

Tribunal Grants £360 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenancy in Newcastle

Tribunal Appoints Manager for Property Disputes in St Leonards-on-Sea

The First-tier Tribunal appointed a property manager to handle disputes between a tenant and landlord over property management issues, under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Price and Unpaid Rent

Claimant Ordered to Pay VAT on Respondent's Costs

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Interest Price at £5,500

Tribunal slashes £2,142.89 in service charges for luxury flats in Exeter

Tenant's Request for New Building Manager Rejected by Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) denied a tenant's request to appoint a new manager for their building. The tenant argued that the current manager had breached the insurance covenant, but the tribunal found that the tenant had not proven their case sufficiently.

Tribunal Appoints Manager for Property with Failing Landlord Compliance

A tribunal appointed a person as the manager of a property with two residential flats because the landlord failed to comply with lease obligations and relevant legislation. The order was made under section 24 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 and will last for four years.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord's Claim for Costs Under 1993 Act

Claimant's Cost Reimbursement Requests Denied by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Property Chamber Ruling: Lack of Jurisdiction Over Short Leases