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Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 Aug 2019

Landlord Granted Urgent Roof Repairs Dispensation Without Full Consultation

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 Aug 2019

First-tier Tribunal Approves Service Charge Budget for Mansfield Property

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Jul 2019

Landlord Ordered to Refund Application Fee Due to Incorrect Service Charge Calculation

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Jul 2019

Landlord Can Recover Reasonable Handover Costs Through Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jul 2019

First-tier Tribunal Sets Capitalisation Rate for Lease Extensions

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.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jul 2019

Tribunal Sets 6.15% Capitalisation Rate for Lease Extensions in Ramsgate

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Jul 2019

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Considering Location and Condition

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Jul 2019

Tribunal Sets £535/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle

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.

Struck OutFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·08 Aug 2019

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Improvement Notice with Adjusted Deadlines

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Aug 2019

Tribunal Sets £190.50/Week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hampshire

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·05 Aug 2019

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property at £147 per Week

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·23 Jul 2019

Tribunal Grants £33,564 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Cheshunt

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·22 Jul 2019

Tribunal Grants £73,399 Dispensation for Necessary Repairs in London Tenancy

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jul 2019

Tenant Granted Extended Lease Under 1993 Act

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jul 2019

Tribunal rules on lease breaches in London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 Jul 2019

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Damp Works

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Jul 2019

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Emergency Works in Victorian House, London

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Jul 2019

Tribunal Grants £3,720 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London

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.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·04 Jul 2019

First-tier Tribunal Sets Reasonable Service Charge for Repairs

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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 Jan 2020

Tribunal sets £315/week rent for assured tenancy in London

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.

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