Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets £44,250 Premium for New Lease in Hounslow

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the amount to be paid for extending a lease. They considered the value of the property and the rights under the Leasehold Reform Act, including the reservation fee and a deduction for Act rights. The final premium determined was £44,250.

First-tier Tribunal Amends HMO Licence Condition

The First-tier Tribunal changed a condition on a house in multiple occupation (HMO) licence. They removed the old condition and added new requirements, such as maintaining a CCTV system and increasing housing inspections.

Tenant Entitled to £36,000 Lease Extension Premium Under the 1993 Act

Tenant Successful in Modifying Insurance Covenant in Lease

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of a tenant who wanted to update the insurance clause in their lease to better protect their property. The tribunal agreed that the old clause was outdated and inadequate.

Tenant Awarded £1000 for Legal Costs Due to Unreasonable Landlord Behavior

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant was entitled to £1000 for legal costs incurred due to the landlord's unreasonable behavior during lease negotiations. The landlord's counterclaim was dismissed.

Tribunal Orders £19,669.72 Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO in London

Landlord's Cost Claim Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the landlord's request for costs was denied because the tenants and their representatives acted reasonably in bringing a rent repayment order application under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Tribunal Sets £12,650 Premium for New Lease in Top Floor Flat in Croydon

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the premium for a new lease under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993 for a tenant whose landlord could not be located. The decision was based on a valuation report and the application of relevant statutory provisions.

Lease Extension Premium Determined by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided the amount a tenant must pay for extending their lease on a flat. The price set was £24,915.00, and the terms of the lease extension were accepted.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Penalties for Housing Offences

First-tier Tribunal Determines Lease Extension Premium Under 1993 Act

Tenant Granted New Lease Under Leasehold Reform Act When Landlord Unknown

Tribunal Rejects £11,874 Cost Claim Against London Borough of Southwark

The claimant asked the First-tier Tribunal for costs after withdrawing their appeals. However, the tribunal decided that the local authority had acted reasonably and thus denied the claimant's request for costs.

Appeal Allowed: HMO Licence Conditions Interfere with Occupant Confidentiality

The First-tier Tribunal allowed an appeal against the refusal to vary HMO a person conditions, ruling that certain conditions imposed by the local authority interfered with the confidentiality of the a person and increased the reporting burden. The decision was based on the Housing Act 2004 sections 64 and 67.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds HMO Licence Grant

Tribunal Sets £26,000 Premium for Lease Extension in London

Tenant Granted Lease Extension: Premium Set at £31,470

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Request for Lease Term Modifications

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Lease Premium and Costs

The First-tier Tribunal (a person) ruled on a dispute over a new lease for a flat. They decided on the premium for the new lease and the costs the tenant must pay. The premium was set at £6,484 and the costs at £1,165 for legal fees and £960 for valuation fees.

Tribunal Upholds £4,000 Penalty for Unlicensed HMO in London