Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Wins Unreasonable Service Charge Refunds and Disclosures

Tribunal Sets £606.50 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Norwich

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Consultation Errors in Tenancy Works

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Considering Property Condition and Market Comparables

Tribunal Sets £14,539/year Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Sets £600/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Walthamstow

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent for a property based on its condition and the improvements made by the tenant with landlord consent. The rent was set at £600 per month after considering the property's state and the benefits of the tenant's work.

Tribunal Sets £13,835/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Central London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property by considering the market rent and making adjustments for scarcity. They took into account the property's condition and the availability of similar properties in the market.

Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Consultation for Major Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip certain consultation steps for additional major works on a large mansion block. The Tribunal found it reasonable to grant this permission because the works were extensive and necessary.

Safety Works Approved Without Leaseholder Consultation Under s20ZA

Right to Manage Denied: Incorrect Notice Service Costly Mistake

Tribunal rules tenant breached pet restriction in London flat

Tenant Found in Breach of Lease Covenant

The First-tier Tribunal found that a tenant was in breach of their lease because the property was not properly maintained. The Tribunal relied on evidence showing significant disrepair, such as broken windows and overgrown vegetation.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Penalty for Gas Safety Certificate Delay

The First-tier Tribunal reduced a landlord's penalty from £5000 to £3000 after considering the landlord's previous compliance and the mitigating circumstances surrounding the delay in submitting a gas safety certificate.

Tribunal sets service charges for flat in London, ruling on roof and insurance costs

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Penalty for Failing to Obtain a License

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge for Balcony Repairs Reasonable

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay a service charge for balcony repairs because the balcony is part of the building's main structure. The charge was deemed reasonable and payable under the lease agreement.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Costs for Right to Manage Notice

Tribunal sets £570/month rent for assured tenancy in London

Tribunal Caps Service Charges for Shared Ownership Flats in London

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Payable Despite Technical Issues