Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £102 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle

The First-tier Tribunal determined the fair rent for a a person after considering recent improvements and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The decision was made in accordance with the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.

Tribunal Sets £772/Month Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bristol

First-tier Tribunal Sets Sum and Terms for Leasehold Reform

The First-tier Tribunal decided the appropriate sum to be paid into court and the terms of the conveyance for leasehold reform. They determined the sum as £12.50, considering the low ground rent and the cost of collecting it.

Tribunal Sets £865/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Weston-Super-Mare

Tenant Ordered to Pay Landlord's Costs After Failing to Complete New Lease Process

Tribunal Upholds £13,905.50 in Service Charges for Assured Tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Discharges Manager's Appointment

Tribunal Sets £630/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Colchester

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Service Charges Between Tenants

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Service Charges for Residential Tenants

Tribunal Sets £96 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a protected tenant's property. They considered the property's condition and the scarcity of similar properties in the area. The rent was set at £96.00 per week, effective from 11 March 2019.

Tribunal sets £110 weekly fair rent for assured tenancy in Worcestershire

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a rural property, taking into account its condition and remote location. The Tribunal set the fair rent at £110 per week, considering factors like the property's amenities and the scarcity of similar properties in the area.

Tribunal Grants £X,XXX Asbestos Removal Works Dispensation in Central London

Reasonable Costs for Third Parties in Lease Extensions

First-tier Tribunal Allows Appeal on HMO License Condition

The First-tier Tribunal allowed an appeal against a special condition of an HMO license. The condition required changes to bedroom 7 to make it safer and more livable. The Tribunal found that the room was already suitable for occupation and did not need the changes.

Landlord's Costs Recoverable in Right to Manage Claim

Landlord Successfully Recovers Costs Following Right to Manage Claim

Tribunal Grants £10,000 Lift Repairs Dispensation for Six-Storey Building in London

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent lift repairs in a residential building. The decision was made because the repairs were deemed necessary and no leaseholder objected to the process.

Tribunal Approves £616,516.41 Service Charge for Major Works in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charge demands for major works, such as replacing the roof and adding insulation, are reasonable and must be paid by the tenants. The decision was based on what is customary and fair among similar properties.

Tribunal Sets Precedent: Landlord Costs Not Passed Through Service Charge in Brent