Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Landlord's Right to Recover Costs

Tribunal Varies Lease for Equal Service Charges Among Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal decided to change the lease so that each flat pays an equal share of service charges. This was done because the original method for calculating service charges was considered unworkable.

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Service Charges and Management Fees

Reasonable Costs Determined for Lease Extension Claim

Tenants Win Management Order for Property in First-tier Tribunal Case

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenants Must Pay for External Staircase Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal decided that tenants must pay for the repair of external staircases as part of their lease agreement. This decision was based on the condition of the staircases and the terms of the lease.

Landlord Granted Permission to Skip Parts of Consultation Process for Major Works

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Costs Claim for Park Home Owner

The First-tier Tribunal rejected a claimant's request for costs in a park home dispute. The Tribunal ruled that the respondent's behavior was not unreasonable, thus denying the claimant's request for reimbursement.

Service Charge Approved for Necessary Remedial Works

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Lift Repairs Dispensation in Portsmouth

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for lift repairs, ensuring no harm to tenants. The decision was made by a person FRICS.

Replacement of Doors Without Consent Breaches Lease Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal decided that replacing the front doors without getting written permission from the landlord was a breach of the lease conditions. This ruling is based on the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tenant Not Liable for Full Insurance Excess Under Lease Agreement

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant is not fully responsible for an insurance excess if the lease agreement does not specify it. The tenant is only liable for their share of the excess as stated in their lease.

Tribunal Grants £54,641 Lift Repairs Dispensation in Richmond

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Balcony Repair Dispensation in Newcastle

Service and Administration Charges Found Reasonable and Payable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service and administration charges were reasonable and payable by tenants, except for a reduced legal costs charge. The decision was based on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and the Law of Property Act 1925.

Tenant Found in Breach for Replacing Doors Without Consent

Tenant Loses Right to New Lease After Assigning Interest

Tribunal Finds Breaches but Denies Manager Appointment Due to Ongoing Works

Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable for Tenants in Newcastle

The First-tier Tribunal decided that certain service charges were fair and should be paid by tenants. These charges included costs for major works, insurance, and maintenance of the a person.

Tribunal Allows Urgent Lift Repairs Without Consultation in Leeds