Housing & Tenancy

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Boiler Installation Without Full Consultation

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171802

Tribunal Sets £875/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle

First-tier Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay Service Charges and Fees

Tribunal Sets £68,822 Premium for Lease Extension of Flat A in Camden

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premiums for lease extensions of flats in a residential property. The claimant requested a determination of the amount to be paid for new leases under the relevant act. The tribunal agreed with the valuation provided by the parties and set the premiums accordingly.

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges and Insurance Premiums

A tenant challenged the reasonableness of service charges and insurance premiums under a lease agreement. The Tribunal found that some costs were not recoverable, while others were considered reasonable and payable by the tenant.

Tenant Found in Breach of Lease Covenants for Commercial Use

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was in breach of their lease covenants for allowing their property to be used commercially without permission from the landlord. This includes renting out rooms through platforms like a person.

Financial Penalty Upheld for HMO Breach

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenants in Breach of Lease Covenants

Tribunal sets £95 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property. They set the rent at £95.00 per week, which includes some service charges and fuel costs but excludes water rates and council tax.

Tribunal sets £16,500/year rent for assured tenancy in Maida Vale

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) determined a fair a person for a a person under the a person Act 1977. They considered factors such as the a person's condition and market comparables to reach their decision.

Tribunal sets £142/week rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £264/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal sets £550/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £1425 per quarter for tenant

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. The rent was set at £1425 per quarter, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision was made on 13 September 2019.

Tribunal Sets £856.31 Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in London

RTM Company Granted Right to Manage Under 2002 Act

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Lease by Unauthorised Painting

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant broke their lease agreement by painting an external wall without getting permission from the owner of the flat above. This ruling emphasises the importance of obtaining mutual agreement before making changes to the property's appearance.

First-tier Tribunal Approves £18,174 for Reasonable Service Charges

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges in Residential Property Dispute

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the reasonableness of service charges and whether they were properly served to the tenant. The tenant claimed that the service charges were unreasonable and not served to the correct address.