Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Varies Leases to Clarify Management Costs

The First-tier Tribunal varied the leases of flats to include improvements after a vote by all leaseholders, clarifying management costs and improving certainty for leaseholders and the freeholder, under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

Landlord's Request for Costs Rejected After RTM Claim Withdrawn

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord cannot claim costs from an a company if the RTM claim is withdrawn and the a company acted reasonably.

Emergency Scaffolding Dispensation Granted Due to Health and Safety Concerns

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property

Tribunal Adjusts Rent Increase Due to Property Dampness

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Upgrading Call System

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Failed to Comply with Subletting Requirements

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant failed to comply with lease requirements regarding subletting notifications and fees. The tenant was required to provide notice and verified copies of tenancy agreements to the landlord within four weeks of subletting, but failed to do so.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Sump Pump Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a new market rent for a property under an assured tenancy. They set the rent at £590 per week, effective from April 7th, 2025, after considering the property's condition and modern amenities.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for a property by looking at similar rental prices in the area and the condition of the property. The rent was set at £1,275 per month, starting from 1 September 2025.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £1700 for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI

The First-tier Tribunal approved a pitch fee increase of £150.32 per month for a mobile home park, despite tenants' complaints about lighting issues. The decision was based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Freeholder Withdraws Breach of Covenant Claim Against Unrepresented Tenant

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Deteriorating Property

Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Islington Property

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent of £390.00 per week for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was based on the market approach and the maximum fair rent regulations.

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Considering Variable Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account variable service charges and changes in the Retail Price Index. The fair rent was set at £126.75 per week, including service charges of £34.25.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £2,350

Unconditional Dispensation Granted for Urgent Water Ingress Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to skip the usual consultation process for urgent repairs needed due to water leakage. The decision was based on the urgency and necessity of the repairs.

Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that a landlord could bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs needed to fix water ingress issues. The decision was made because the repairs were deemed urgent and reasonable.