Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal rules service charges reasonable for assured tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonableness of service charges and administration charges for a tenant under specific acts. The decision was based on the standards set by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tribunal Rules Service Charge for Garage Block Unrecoverable in Poole

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant does not have to pay service charges for costs related to the maintenance and insurance of a separate garage block. The decision was based on the lease terms and the principle that ambiguities should be resolved in favour of the tenant.

Tribunal Sets £12,684.50 Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Brighton

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent After Tenant Objection

Tribunal Grants £11,000 Repair Dispensation Without Tenant Consultation

Local Authority Granted Dispensation from Consultation Requirements for Building Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted a local authority dispensation from the consultation requirements under s20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for building works. The works were required to comply with covenants in the leases and the leaseholders had been notified of the proposed works.

First-tier Tribunal recalculates service charges for mixed-use development

The First-tier Tribunal recalculated service charge percentages for both residential and commercial units in a mixed-use development, ensuring fair distribution of costs among all units. The decision was made by Judge N Hawkes on 22 July 2019.

Validity of Second Claim Notice Upheld Despite First's Invalidity

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Maintenance and Decoration

The tribunal decided on the validity of service charges for maintaining and decorating certain parts of a building. The decision was based on the interpretation of lease agreements and the responsibilities outlined therein.

Tribunal Grants £X Dispensation for Repair Works on Kingston Flats

Cost of Maintaining Communal Heating System is Recoverable by Service Charge

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord can charge tenants for the cost of maintaining the communal heating system, including pipes and radiators inside flats. The ruling also specifies that 3% of the total cost should be allocated to the communal facilities and the concierge area.

Respondent ordered to pay costs for unreasonable conduct in First-tier Tribunal proceedings

Claimant's Request to Exclude Landlord's Costs from Service Charges Denied

First-tier Tribunal Allows 6 Occupants for HMO

Tribunal Orders £20,207 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Tenants in Camden

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of tenants who rented rooms in an unlicensed HMO. The court ordered the landlord to repay rent to the tenants under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Leasehold Property Purchase Price at £60

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the purchase price for a leasehold property should be £60, taking into account the long-term lease and low rental income. This decision was made under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Residential Property

Tribunal Sets Reasonable Rent with Cap

The First-tier Tribunal (a person Chamber) decided on the fair rent for a a person while applying the Maximum Fair Rent Cap. The Tribunal listened to arguments from the landlord about recent repairs and improvements but ultimately decided that the works did not significantly increase the rental value, thus maintaining the cap on the rent.

First-tier Tribunal decides on rent for assured periodic tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Energy Procurement Agreements