Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal: Short-term Lettings Not a Breach of Lease

Tribunal Sets £33,602 Premium for New Lease in London Forced Sale Case

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the appropriate premium for a lease extension. They considered various factors including the freehold value and the existing lease value to determine the final amount.

Tribunal Excludes Unreasonable Costs from Residential Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £137.50 per Week

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair a person of £137.50 per week for a property in Long Melford, taking into account the landlord's recent improvements and the current condition of the property.

Tenant Entitled to Receive Owing Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Price at £32,010

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the applicants should pay £32,010 for the freehold interest based on valuation evidence and statutory terms under the 1993 Act.

First-tier Tribunal Denies Claimant's Application for Costs

Tenant Ordered to Pay £9960.59 for Unpaid Service Charges

Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order for HMO Fire Hazard

Tribunal allows £7085 in service charges but dismisses £363 in administration charges in Bexhill

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the payment of service charges for a property. Some charges were found to be reasonable and thus payable, while others were not considered reasonable and were not ordered to be paid.

Tenant Successfully Defends Lack of License Under Selective Licensing Scheme

Landlord Penalised £5000 for Not Installing Smoke Alarms

First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Elderly Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal denied the right to buy for elderly tenants, stating that the property was particularly suitable for elderly persons based on its design, heating system, and other features.

Landlord Fined £11,000 for Operating Unlicensed Property Under Selective Licensing Scheme

Tenant wins reduction in administration charge for lease assignment

Tribunal allows £190.57 balancing charge for assured tenancy in Manchester

First-tier Tribunal Rules Short-term Lets Violate Private Dwelling Covenants

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that subletting a property for short-term lets breaches a lease covenant requiring the property to be used solely as a private dwelling house. The court found that allowing short-term lets violates the terms of the lease, emphasising the importance of adhering to lease agreements.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4167589

Tenant Allowed to Exercise Right to Buy Property

Tribunal Grants Freeholder Urgent Repairs Dispensation for Water Damage in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to carry out urgent repairs without consulting tenants. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further damage to the property.