Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Allows Asbestos Removal Without Leaseholder Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed the landlord to remove asbestos from a bike store without consulting the a person because of urgent health and safety concerns.

Tribunal Partially Allows £29,776.21 Service Charge Claim in London

Owner Penalised for Unlicensed HMO and Management Violations

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty against the owner of a House in Multiple Occupation (a person) for failing to license a person and for breaching management regulations. The owner was fined £30,000.

Financial Penalties Reduced Due to Statutory Compliance Issues

Financial Penalties Reduced for Unlicensed Lettings Due to Procedural Irregularities

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalties imposed on the claimant for unlicensed lettings because of procedural mistakes in the notices and the claimant's health problems.

Tribunal dismisses £57.96/month service charge increase challenge for assured tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the reasonableness of a service charge increase for a tenant. The tenant challenged the increase, arguing it was unreasonable. However, the tribunal found the increase reasonable due to the extension of the warden service to 24-hour cover.

Tribunal Appoints New Manager for Property in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal appointed a person as the new manager for a residential a person because the previous manager, a person a person, failed to provide proper service charge accounts and fulfill his duties satisfactorily.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Sewer Repairs Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Request for Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a landlord's request to bypass the consultation process for urgent works on a multi-tenant building. The decision was based on insufficient evidence and compliance issues.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Rule 13 Costs Claim

Emergency Works Approved Without Full Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs needed due to significant water leaks and insurance issues. The decision emphasises the need for prompt action to avoid further damage.

RTM Company Ordered to Pay Landlord's Costs After Claim Notice

In a recent case, a a company was ordered to pay a landlord's costs and refund the a person fee after serving a claim notice. The decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tenant Granted Right to Manage Premises Under Act

Tribunal sets £4,425 costs for lease extension in London

Tribunal sets £50,144.50 service charge for mobile homes in Reading

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the reasonableness of different service charges for a mobile home park. They found some charges to be fair and others to be unreasonable.

First-tier Tribunal Appoints New Manager Due to Previous Manager's Failure

The First-tier Tribunal appointed a new manager for a property because the previous manager failed to perform his duties properly. This decision was made after the previous manager did not produce service charge accounts and did not comply with certain requirements.

Tribunal Sets £980 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenancy in Manchester

Tribunal Orders £980 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenants in Manchester

Tribunal sets service charges for assured tenancy in Grimsby

First-tier Tribunal Varies Fire Safety Improvement Notice