Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Upholds HMO Licence Conditions with Amendment

First-tier Tribunal Rules Property Excluded from Right to Buy Due to Suitability for Elderly

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a a person is excluded from the Right to Buy if it's particularly suitable for elderly persons. a person in question was first let before 1990 and was occupied by a tenant aged 60 or more.

Prohibition Order Confirmed Due to Lighting and Fire Hazards

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a prohibition order due to lighting and fire hazards in a basement flat. The local housing authority identified significant risks and decided to prohibit the use of the flat as living accommodation.

Tenant Wins Fee Reimbursement Against Local Authority

Rent Adjustment for Tenancy with Improvements and Poor Condition

HMO Declaration Confirmed for Property in Chadwell Heath

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4173229

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges for Reasonable Repairs Valid

First-tier Tribunal Determines Freehold Valuation for Missing Landlord

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal had to determine the appropriate sum to be paid into court for the freehold interest of a property where the landlord could not be found. The Tribunal used a valuation report provided by a chartered surveyor and decided on the sum to be paid.

First-tier Tribunal dismisses landlord's breach of covenant claims

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed the landlord's claims of breach of covenant against several a person. The Tribunal ruled that the landlord failed to prove the a person violated their lease agreements.

First-tier Tribunal Extends Property Manager's Term for Three Years

Tenant Successfully Extends Property Manager's Appointment

Tribunal orders £3,755.16 rent repayment for unlicensed HMO in Leytonstone

Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear Third Temporary Exemption Notice Appeal

Tribunal Orders £3,942.84 Rent Repayment Order for Unlicensed Property in London

Landlord's Application for Manager Appointment Under Section 24

A landlord can apply to the First-tier Tribunal to appoint a manager to handle certain aspects of a property. In this case, the tribunal allowed the landlord's application to proceed after lifting a stay on the case.

First-tier Tribunal Varies Prohibition Order After Property Improvements

First-tier Tribunal Increases Number of Permitted Households for HMO

The Tribunal ruled to increase the number of permitted households from three to four for a house in multiple occupation. They also clarified that the smallest room could be used for sleeping by a member or guest of a a person occupying another room.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order on Hazardous Property

Tribunal Grants £1,718 Roof Repair Dispensation for Multi-Flat Property