Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges for Improvements Unrecoverable

Tribunal sets £161.54 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in Chilthorne Domer, Somerset

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the dated kitchen and bathroom fittings. The decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal sets £145.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Havant

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property based on its condition, location, and other factors. The decision was made according to the Rent Act 1977 and the Maximum Fair Rents Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets £147/week Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Kent

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £147.00 per week for a property, taking into account the property's condition, improvements, and market value. The decision was made under the Rent Act 1977.

Rent Adjustment for Assured Shorthold Tenancy Based on Property Condition

First-tier Tribunal Clarifies Management Order Powers

Exemption Granted for Urgent Works Due to Rising Damp

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent works due to rising damp issues in a property. This decision allows the landlord to proceed with necessary repairs without waiting for the standard consultation period.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Lease Variation to Correct Deficiencies

Tribunal Grants £6,850 Emergency Works Dispensation Without Leaseholder Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for emergency works if the works were deemed necessary and urgent. This decision was made under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Reasonable Costs Determination for New Lease Under Leasehold Reform Act

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Lift Repairs Dispensation in Central London

Tenant Wins Reduced Service Charge and Partial Legal Costs

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charge Amounts and Balancing Payments

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount of service charges and balancing charges for a property's lease, ensuring that the certificates comply with the lease requirements. The decision was made by Judge J Holbrook and a person MRICS on 9 April 2019.

First-tier Tribunal Clarifies Service Charge Certification Requirements

The tribunal decided on the service charge for a property and set standards for the certificates that prove the accuracy of these charges, ensuring they follow the rules set out in the lease.

Tribunal Allows £844.97 in Service Charges for Flats in Bournemouth

Tribunal Grants Order to Manage Unoccupied Property in Portsmouth

Tribunal Sets £550 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for an assured tenancy by assessing the a person's condition and comparing it to similar properties. The rent was set at £550 per month, effective from January 15, 2019.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Tenant's Liability for Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal reduces financial penalties for unlicensed properties in Newcastle

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalties for Housing Offences

The First-tier Tribunal reduced the financial penalties imposed on a tenant for housing offences, lowering the amount from £3,250 to £2,925 for each property. The decision took into account the severity of the offences and the tenant's past behaviour.