Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Can Acquire Freehold Under Unidentified Landlord - First-tier Tribunal Decision

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant can buy the freehold of their property for £37,061 if the landlord's identity is unknown. This ruling applies under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Application for Determination of Future Repair Costs

Tribunal Sets £1,645.20 Pitch Fee for Park Home in Wisbech

Reasonableness of Service Charge Determined in Shared Ownership Lease

First-tier Tribunal Recalculates Fair Rent for Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal recalculated the fair rent for a property, taking into account inflation and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The new rent was set at £83.00 per week, effective from 18 June 2019.

Claimant Allowed to Manage Property Despite Procedural Defects

The claimant wanted to manage a property in Morecambe but faced issues with the notices they sent out. Despite these problems, the First-tier Tribunal allowed the claimant to proceed with managing the property, as the landlord was not harmed by the mistakes.

First-tier Tribunal Appoints New Property Manager Due to Ill-Health

New Lease Premium Determination in Missing Landlord Case

Tribunal grants £1274 rent repayment for unlicensed property in Nottingham

The First-tier Tribunal ordered a Rent Repayment Order against the landlord for failing to license the property under the a person. The order was made in the amount of £1274 to be paid to the tenant within 28 days of the decision.

Leaseholders Win Service Charge Challenge in First-tier Tribunal

Leaseholders successfully challenged the legality of service charges imposed by the freeholders of a multi-unit a person in the First-tier Tribunal. The Tribunal determined that certain service charges were unlawful and ordered the freeholders to reimburse the leaseholders for overpaid charges.

Tribunal Rules Unreasonable Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in Lambeth

First-tier Tribunal Decides on Reasonableness of Sub-Letting Charge

First-tier Tribunal Determines Costs for RTM Companies

The First-tier Tribunal decided that an a company must pay reasonable costs to a person due to a claim notice given by the company. This decision was made by Judge N Hawkes.

Tribunal sets £1,050/month rent for assured tenancy in Isle of Wight

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy by considering the property's condition and comparing it to similar properties in the area.

First-tier Tribunal Declares Notice of Rent Increase Invalid

Tribunal Rejects £3.3% Pitch Fee Increase for Over-50s Park Homes in Cheshire

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a park owner's attempt to increase pitch fees was invalid because the notice did not follow the correct format as required by law.

First-tier Tribunal Decides on New Manager for Residential Property

Leaseholders asked the First-tier Tribunal to appoint a new manager for their residential property because they felt the current manager was not fulfilling their duties properly. After reviewing the evidence, the Tribunal decided on whether to appoint a new manager.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Property Costs Order

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted a costs order in a property dispute, reducing the lawyer's fee and setting a new payment deadline. The decision was based on the reasonableness of the legal fees and the complexity of the legal issues involved.

Tribunal Grants £30,000 Safety Works Dispensation Without Lessee Consultation

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Front Garden Works