Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Wins Reimbursement for Application Fees in Service Charge Dispute

Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Lease Covenants in London Tenancy Case

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant broke the rules of their lease by using the property for non-private purposes and making changes without permission. The Tribunal noted that the tenant's belief that they had permission did not excuse the breach.

First-tier Tribunal rules £1,600 roof repairs reasonable, rejects £1,000 professional fees

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of various service charges claimed by a landlord. The Tribunal emphasised the need for clear evidence and reasonable costs, disallowing certain charges due to insufficient proof or excessive amounts.

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonableness of Service Charges for Major Works

First-tier Tribunal Extends Management Order Until 2020 and Allows Claim Withdrawals

The First-tier Tribunal extended the management order for a property until 31st December 2020 and allowed the withdrawal of certain claims related to service charges. This decision was made according to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

First-tier Tribunal Denies Resident's Request for Fence

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Administration Charge

The First-tier Tribunal decided that an administration charge is not payable if it is unreasonable or not covered by the lease agreement. The tribunal found that the charge was excessive and not justified under the terms of the lease.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Consultation Error

Tribunal dismisses £291k service charge challenge for Southsea flats

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Tenant's Notice Breach

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Landlord and Tenant Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted service charges between a landlord and tenant, considering both the landlord's claim and the tenant's counterclaim, and awarded costs accordingly.

Tribunal Cannot Hear Rent Increase Notice Due to Binding Clause

The First-tier Tribunal decided it could not hear a dispute over a notice of rent increase because the lease contained a binding clause for rent reviews. This decision was based on the Housing Act 1988.

Tribunal lacks jurisdiction over defective rent increase notice

Tribunal Cannot Determine Rent Increase Due to Lease Clause

Notice of Rent Increase Found Invalid Due to Incorrect Timing

Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction in Lease Dispute

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal determined it did not have the authority to hear a dispute over a lease because the lease did not meet the criteria for a 'long lease' under the relevant legislation.

Reasonable Costs Under Section 33 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1993

Tribunal sets £1600/month rent for assured tenancy in Croydon

Notice of Rent Increase Invalid Due to Incorrect Service Timing

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a notice of rent increase was invalid because it was not served at the start of a new rental period, as required by law. This means the landlord cannot enforce the rent increase.

Tribunal Grants £10K Additional Works Dispensation at Lancaster Gate

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to the landlord to carry out additional works without needing to consult the leaseholders again, as long as the initial consultation requirements were met and no leaseholder would be unfairly affected.