Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Costs Incurred in RTM Claim

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided that the landlord and management company can recover £39,250.30 in costs from the a company for resisting a Right to Manage claim. The decision was based on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Reasonable costs for lease extension decided by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the tenant must pay the landlord £3,000 plus VAT for legal costs and £3.00 for disbursements, totaling £3,603.00, for a lease extension under the 1993 Act.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charge Demand Unreasonable Due to Payment Timing

Urgent Balcony Repairs Allowed Without Full Consultation

Tribunal rules service charges unreasonable for leaseholders in Birmingham

Tribunal sets £98.28/month rent for assured tenancy in Shropshire

The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent for a rural property after considering its condition and local market conditions. The property lacked amenities like central heating and double glazing, resulting in a fair rent of £98.28 per month.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172875

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £770.00 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4173024

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the maximum fair rent for a property, setting it at £94.00 per week starting from March 4, 2019. This decision was based on the Rent Act 1977 and related regulations.

Tribunal Sets £1,155.19 Service Charges for Nottingham Tenancy

Tenant Found Guilty of Multiple Breaches of Leasehold Covenants

Tenant wins £5,500 in costs against landlord for unreasonable conduct in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Kitchen Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent kitchen repairs. All lessees agreed with the proposal.

Tribunal Rejects Request for Costs in Service Charge Dispute for Flat in St Anne’s

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges were reasonable and payable, dismissing the tenant's argument for a set-off due to water damage. The tenant failed to comply with the Tribunal's orders and was barred from further participation.

Tribunal Sets £2,187.72 Pitch Fee Increase for Park Home in Hockley, Essex

The First-tier Tribunal decided to increase the annual pitch fee for a park home in line with the Retail Prices Index (RPI). This means the occupier must pay a higher fee each year unless they agree to a different increase.

First-tier Tribunal Decides Pitch Fee Increase Based on RPI

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Administrative Charges

Tribunal Sets £5,692 Freehold Reversion Price for Assured Tenancy in Weston-super-Mare

Tenant Granted Partial Costs Due to Landlord's Unreasonable Behavior

The First-tier Tribunal decided that although the tenant wasn't entitled to all their costs, the landlord's unreasonable actions meant the tenant got some of their costs back.

Tribunal Rejects £1,967 Improper Service Charge for Assured Tenancy in Canterbury

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the validity of service charge demands and credits for various years, finding many invalid due to improper procedures. The decision was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 sections 27A and 20B.

Tribunal Sets £600 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Plymouth

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property by evaluating its condition, comparing it to similar properties in the market, and considering the availability of similar properties in the locality. The decision was guided by the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999.