Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Successfully Acquires Right to Manage Property

Claimant's HMO License Appeal Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal denied a tenant's request for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) license because the tenant did not provide enough evidence showing the property was used as an HMO before a certain regulation was put in place.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Roof Repairs

Statutory Costs Determination for Lease Extension Claim

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Variable and Reasonable

First-tier Tribunal Increases Pitch Fee Based on CPI Change

The First-tier Tribunal decided to increase the pitch fee for a mobile home by 2.3%. This increase was based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the past year, according to the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (as amended).

Fair Rent Determination for Property Under Rent Act 1977

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Reasonable Service Charges for Buildings Insurance

Tribunal Grants Urgent Fire Safety Works Dispensation Without Consultation

Tenant Ordered to Provide Assignment Documents to Management Company

In a recent case, a tenant was ordered by the First-tier Tribunal to provide the management company with important documents related to the sale of a mobile home. These documents include proof of the sale price and park rules. The tenant was given 28 days to comply with the order.

Tenant Wins Unlicensed HMO Case Against Landlord

Tenant Loses Challenge to Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges for 2022/23 and 2023/24 are reasonable and must be paid. The tenant argued that the charges were unreasonable and too high, but the Tribunal disagreed.

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI

Financial Penalty Reduced but Confirmed in Housing Offence Case

Market Rent Set at £945 per Month by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) reviewed a pitch fee increase for a mobile home based on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). The increase was deemed reasonable and supported by evidence.

Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notices and Payment Notices Issued by Local Authority

First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increases Based on CPI Adjustments

Tenant Ordered to Pay Service Charges by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs