
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair and reasonable service charge a person for a property in Mansfield, ensuring that both a person and commercial tenants contribute appropriately based on the size of their premises.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the capitalisation rate for lease extensions based on comparable evidence and the specific criteria of the 1993 Act. The decision affects leaseholders seeking extensions to their leases.
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the capitalisation rate for lease extensions based on comparable evidence and legal standards. They set the rate at 6.15% for all properties.
The First-tier Tribunal determined the market rent for an assured periodic tenancy, excluding service charges, based on the a person s.14 and Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 s.11. The Tribunal inspected the property and considered the tenant's representations.
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal confirmed an improvement notice issued by a local authority with adjusted deadlines for the completion of works. The applicant decided to discontinue the appeal, and the respondent agreed with the order.
The landlord asked for permission to skip the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs due to water leakage issues. The First-tier Tribunal granted this permission, ruling that the repairs were necessary and there was no harm to the tenants.
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant had breached their lease by not following certain covenants, including executing a deed of covenant and providing necessary notices and fees.
The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent roof repairs at a property in London. The tribunal ruled that the repairs were necessary and there was no evidence that the tenants would be prejudiced by the lack of consultation.
The First-tier Tribunal set a reasonable service charge amount for replacement windows and a front door, rejecting additional costs and interest claims. The decision was based on the lease terms and the reasonableness of the charges.
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £315, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax.