Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £13,603 Premium for Lease Extension in London Property

Appeal Against Improvement Notice Struck Out Due to Notice Revocation

Tribunal Rejects Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed HMO

First-tier Tribunal Grants Variation of Lease to Remove Resident Caretaker

The First-tier Tribunal granted a request to change the terms of a lease, removing the requirement for a resident caretaker and instead providing an emergency call system. The decision was based on the statutory requirements being met.

Rent Repayment Order Refused for Unlicensed HMO

Tribunal dismisses £4550 rent repayment claim for unlicensed HMO in Birmingham

Tribunal dismisses £4550 rent repayment claim for unlicensed HMO in Birmingham

Tribunal reduces £17,250 financial penalty to £7,500 for housing offences in Newcastle

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalty imposed on a landlord who failed to comply with an Improvement Notice. The landlord argued that some work was unnecessary and disputed the amount of the penalty. The Tribunal considered various factors and reduced the penalty to £7,500.

Tribunal sets £33,500 premium for lease extension in London

Financial Penalty Reduced for License Failure in Selective Licensing Area

A landlord appealed a financial penalty for failing to get a license in a designated area. The penalty was reduced because the harm was low and the landlord's fault was medium.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalty for Selective Licensing Failure

First-tier Tribunal assesses costs in tenant case

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172785

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was determined to be £675 per month, effective from May 22, 2019.

Tribunal confirms £575/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

Tribunal sets £675/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

Tenant's Cost Determination Under Leasehold Reform Act

Tribunal Sets £25,170 Premium for Collective Enfranchisement of London Property

Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Claims for Damp Proofing and Intercom Damage in London

Tenant Found in Breach for Using AirBnB

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant's use of a person violated the lease terms. The tenant was found to be in breach of clauses requiring the property to be used solely as a private residence and ensuring that the use does not affect the insurance adversely.

Tribunal Upholds £2,452.34 Service Charge Claims for Assured Tenancy in Romford

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of service charges and administration costs under a lease agreement. The applicant sought recovery of arrears from the respondent, who failed to challenge the charges adequately. The Tribunal found the charges reasonable and payable by the respondent.