Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Late Appeal Due to Insufficient Grounds

Tribunal Grants Right to Manage for Residential Property in London WC1E

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) ruled that the applicant was entitled to acquire the right to manage the premises under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The decision was based on the applicant's compliance with the requirements set forth in the Act.

Tribunal Limits Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in Bristol to £6,360

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges for a tenant. The decision considered whether the landlord followed the correct procedures under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent Considering Tenant Improvements

First-tier Tribunal Sets Premium for Extended Lease

Tribunal sets £375/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

Financial Penalties Reduced in Housing Act Case

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalties imposed on the appellants in a Housing Act case. The decision took into account the level of culpability and the harm caused to tenants.

Financial Penalties Reduced for Appellants Based on Culpability

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalties imposed on the appellants, considering their level of culpability and the harm caused. This decision was made under the Housing Act 2004.

Financial Penalties Reduced in Housing Offences Case

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalties imposed on the appellants in a housing offences case. The Tribunal took into account the level of culpability and the harm caused by the offences.

Tribunal reduces financial penalties for housing offences in Manchester to £27,500 and £15,000

Tenant Ordered to Pay Management Company's Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay the service charges estimated by the management company, dismissing the tenant's objections about certification and accompanying summaries.

Tribunal allows service charge determination for Victorian building in London

Tribunal Varies Improvement Notice for Thermal Efficiency Issues

The Tribunal varied and partially quashed an improvement notice regarding thermal efficiency and damp issues in a property, ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 2004. The case was heard in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

Tribunal Sets £500 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Dawlish

Tribunal Grants £250+ Dispensation for Water Damage Investigation in Central London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements when undertaking necessary repairs on a leasehold property. The landlord wanted to investigate water damage and perform repairs without going through the usual consultation process with the a person. The Tribunal agreed that it was reasonable to grant this permission as no harm would come to the a person.

Tribunal Allows £40,000 Alarm System Installation Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for installing a temporary alarm system to replace a waking watch service, finding the proposed works necessary for fire safety.

Tribunal dismisses challenge to £168,282 service charges for 251 flats in London

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs to Chimney/Flue Breast

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent repairs to a chimney/flue breast. The Tribunal found that the repairs were necessary and that the tenants would not suffer any prejudice.

Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charges for Flats in Croydon

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the reasonableness of service charges and costs under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The Tribunal found some costs to be unreasonable and ordered the landlord to reimburse the tenants for certain expenses.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claim for Breach of Lease Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a claim alleging breach of lease covenants due to illegal activities and subletting. The tribunal found that the tenant had not knowingly permitted or suffered the illegal activities.