Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal upholds service charges as reasonable and payable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges for several years were reasonable and payable, rejecting claims to exclude certain costs and to reduce administrative charges. The decision was based on the costs incurred in providing services to tenants and maintaining common areas.

Tribunal Sets £1,718.12 in Service Charges for Flat in Uxbridge

Tribunal Sets £151,870 Premium for Lease Extension in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the appropriate premium for a lease extension under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. The tribunal concluded that the premium payable to the landlord for the new lease is £151,870.

Tribunal Sets £99.59/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Boldon Colliery

Tribunal Sets £373.18 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle

Landlord Entitled to Recover Costs Under Leasehold Reform Act

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Late Application for Rent Determination

A tenant tried to challenge their new rent but submitted their application too late. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that they could not consider the application since it was received after the new rent started.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £518.00

Tribunal dismisses £3,275.76 service charge challenge for assured tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal reviewed a leaseholder's challenge to the reasonableness of service charges for a property. The tribunal considered the costs of various services including health and safety assessments, accounting, and management fees. The decision was based on the terms of the lease and statutory requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, taking into account market rents and improvements made by the tenant. The decision was made on 9 July 2019 by Mr a person a person.

Tribunal sets £725/month rent for assured tenancy in Oxfordshire

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172276

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent was set according to the Housing Act 1988, considering the specific details of the tenancy.

Tribunal Denies Rent Repayment Order for Assured Tenancy in Erdington

The First-tier Tribunal denied the tenants' request for a rent repayment order because they lacked sufficient evidence to prove that the landlord had committed any offenses under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Reasonable Pitch Fee Increase Approved by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that increasing the pitch fee for a mobile home park by 3.3% was reasonable, matching the Retail Prices Index (RPI) increase over the previous year. The new pitch fee is set at £127.75 per month from 1 January 2019.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent of £350 Per Month

Tribunal Sets £915/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hampshire

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property, considering its condition and location. The rent was set at £915.00 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax. The decision was based on the property's condition, market comparables, and relevant legislation.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Cost of Dry Lining Walls is Tenant's Responsibility

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the cost of dry lining walls in a flat is the tenant's responsibility, not the landlord's. This decision was based on the terms of the lease agreement. Judge A a person delivered the ruling on 9 July 2019.

Tribunal Sets £185.88/Month Pitch Fee for Mobile Home Park in Tunbridge Wells

First-tier Tribunal confirms £25,181.70 service charges for leasehold properties

Tribunal Sets £71,453 in Service Charges for Tenants in London