Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Service Charges Due to Decline in Quality

Tenant Successfully Challenges Service Charges and Costs

First-tier Tribunal varies management order for property

The First-tier Tribunal varied a management order to appoint a new manager and set conditions for the handover, addressing leaseholders' concerns with the existing manager.

Tribunal Grants £17,979 Emergency Roof Repair Dispensation in Camden

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip certain consultation steps required by law because of urgent repairs needed to fix a leak. The repairs had already been completed, and there were no objections from the leaseholders.

Tribunal Grants Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation for Flat in Leeds

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs, recognising the immediate need for repairs and the lack of opposition from the a person.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172309

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on a fair rent for a property. The rent is set at £475 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision follows the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977.

Tribunal Sets £427/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Saighton Village

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order Against Category 1 Hazards

Tenant's Application Settled for Credit and Waiver of Charges

In a recent case, a tenant applied for a credit and waiver of additional charges. After hearing both sides, the First-tier Tribunal agreed to a settlement where the tenant received a credit of £681.21 and had their additional charges waived.

Tribunal Awards £490.35 in Costs to Respondents in Tenancy Dispute

Respondents Awarded Costs Due to Applicant's Unreasonable Conduct

Tribunal Awards £490.35 in Costs to Respondents in Tenancy Dispute

In a recent First-tier Tribunal case, the Respondents were awarded costs because the Applicant acted unreasonably in managing property affairs. The Tribunal ruled that the behavior of the Applicant led to unnecessary costs for the Respondents.

Tribunal Orders Detailed Cost Statements for Lease Extension Application

Tenant Found in Breach of Lease Covenants Due to Poor Maintenance

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was in breach of their lease covenants due to poor maintenance and hygiene issues, causing problems for neighbors. The tenant failed to keep the property clean and in good repair, leading to unpleasant odors and structural issues.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Local Authority Partial Dispensation Under Section 20

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Financial Penalty for Failure to License Property

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a financial penalty imposed on a landlord for failing to obtain a license under the a person in Sheffield. The landlord argued that he should not have to pay the penalty after the scheme ended, but the Tribunal disagreed.

Tenant Granted Lease Extension with Premium Calculation

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Lightning Protection Works

Tribunal sets £595/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £595.00 per month, starting from July 1, 2019.

Local Authority's Cost Application Rejected by First-tier Tribunal