Housing & Tenancy

Tenant Ordered to Pay £803.50 in Administration Costs for Unpaid Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Mobile Home Water Charges

Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Lease by Subletting Flat in Wandsworth

The First-tier Tribunal found that a tenant had broken their lease by letting out part of their property to others over several years. Despite claiming they didn't know they weren't allowed to do this, the tribunal ruled against the tenant.

Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £450, which includes certain items like floor coverings and a cooker, but excludes water rates and council tax.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172874

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property. The rent set was £4056.00 per year, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax but including fuel charges.

Tribunal sets fair rent of £4368 for property under Rent Act 1977

Reasonable Costs Determination Under Leasehold Reform Act

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the reasonable costs for the claimant's legal expenses under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. The Tribunal allowed some costs and disallowed others based on the reasonableness and relevance to the Act.

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Service Charge Allocation for Fairness

Sub-letting Fee Not Considered an Administration Charge or Service Charge

Tribunal Grants £6740 Repairs Dispensation for Rotten Floor in Leicestershire

Tribunal Rules Tenant Breached Maintenance and Nuisance Clauses in Enfield

The First-tier Tribunal found that the tenant had not fulfilled their obligations under the lease agreement, including maintaining the property and avoiding nuisances. This decision was made after inspecting the property and considering the evidence presented by the landlord.

Tribunal Grants £250,000 Fire Safety Cladding Work Dispensation Without Consultation

Tribunal Grants £250+ Dispensation for Urgent Cladding Work in Liverpool

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Three-Year Buildings Insurance Contract

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for a three-year buildings insurance contract, citing the urgency and necessity of the action.

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Financial Penalty for Housing License Violation

First-tier Tribunal Reviews Pitch Fees for Park Homes

First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Manage Property Due to Procedural Issues

The First-tier Tribunal denied a company's attempt to manage a property because the company did not strictly follow the procedures outlined in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. Judge A a person made the decision on April 16, 2019.

Tribunal Grants £250+ Scaffolding Repair Dispensation for Flat 6

First-tier Tribunal Sets Maximum Service Charge for Property Works

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the maximum service charge for works at a property is £113,798.65. This decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, ensuring that the costs charged by landlords are reasonable.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges for 2017 and 2018