Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Ordered to Pay £3,387.38 for Administration Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant must pay £3,387.38 for administration charges related to a breach of covenant. The charges were deemed reasonable due to the tenant's lack of engagement with the landlord regarding the breach.

Tribunal Upholds £5,250 Penalty for Non-Compliance with Improvement Notice in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal upheld a financial penalty imposed by the local housing authority on a property owner for failing to comply with an improvement notice. The penalty was upheld because the owner did not complete the required works within the stipulated timeframe.

First-tier Tribunal Varies Selective Licensing Conditions

Tenant Entitled to Withhold Payment Until Statutory Compliance Under Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a tenant does not have to pay a service charge until the landlord follows the proper procedures outlined in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Mobile Home Owner

Tenant Costs Awarded for New Lease Request

The First-tier Tribunal awarded the landlord £612 in costs for responding to a tenant's request for a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The decision was based on the reasonable costs incurred by the landlord in responding to the tenant's notice.

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £696 per month for tenant

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £696 per month for a tenant, following the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977. This includes specific exclusions and inclusions as outlined in the judgment.

Tribunal sets £98.06 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham

Tribunal sets £90.61 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £90.61, which includes some services but excludes water rates and council tax.

Tribunal sets £119.95 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham

Tribunal sets £98.06 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham

Tribunal Sets £95.20/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham

Tribunal Rules £250 Service Charge Unreasonable for Flat in Folkestone

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the disputed service charges are unreasonable and unpayable because the landlord failed to provide the necessary documentation to prove the charges.

Freehold Enfranchisement Determination by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Awards Costs for RTM Claim

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to grant a landlord's application for costs related to a Right to Manage claim. The RTM company did not respond to the application.

Tribunal sets £2,990.63 monthly rent for assured tenancy in Northfleet

Tribunal reduces service charges for assured tenancy in York

Tribunal Rules on Tenants' Service Charge Liability and Costs Recovery

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172627

Tribunal rules on service charge reasonableness under landlord and tenant acts