Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for £100k Communal Drainage Repairs in Wembley

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements because of urgent repair work needed to avoid losing insurance coverage. This decision was made to protect the landlord's financial interests while ensuring the safety and functionality of the communal areas.

Tribunal Struck Out Application for Lack of Jurisdiction Over Rent Increase

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First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Additional Works to Roof/Wall

The Tribunal allowed the landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for additional works to the roof/wall, determining it was reasonable to do so under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Landlord's Financial Penalty Reduced in Tenancy Licensing Case

The First-tier Tribunal reduced a financial penalty imposed on a landlord from £7,524 to £1,750. The landlord failed to license a rental property in an area subject to selective licensing. The penalty was reduced due to the low risk of harm and the landlord's lack of previous convictions.

Improvement Notice Should Have Been Served on Leaseholders, Not Freeholder

The First-tier Tribunal decided that an improvement notice should have been sent to the tenants instead of the landlord. This ruling was based on the Housing Act 2004 and the terms of the lease agreements.

Tenant Loses Right to Buy Property Deemed Suitable for Elderly

First-tier Tribunal denies Right to Buy for elderly-friendly property in Kirkthorpe

Tenant Granted New Extended Lease Under 1993 Act

Tribunal Rejects Defective £566.71 Rent Increase Notice for Assured Tenancy in Mirfield

Tribunal sets service charges for assured tenancy in London, grants partial fee reimbursement

Tribunal allows £45,190.18 service charge for emergency repairs in London

Tribunal Allows £45,190 in Service Charges for Emergency Repairs in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to skip certain consultation steps for emergency works due to health and safety concerns. The decision was made by Judge N Hawkes.

Tribunal rules tarmacked land must be included in enfranchised property

First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent Excluding Tenant Improvements

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Water Tanks Repair

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements to replace water tanks and repair damage caused by leaks. The Tribunal determined the work was necessary and urgent, and there was no harm to the tenants.

Tribunal Grants £10,926 Repairs Dispensation for Three London Flats

Manchester Tribunal Grants £25,633 Fire Safety Works Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for urgent fire safety works, ensuring the safety of tenants and visitors.

Tribunal Sets £353.17 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bingley

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, considering factors like tenant improvements and disrepair. The final fair rent was set at £353.17 per month.

Financial Penalty Reduced to £4,000 in Tenancy Licensing Case