Housing & Tenancy

Fair Rent Determination for Property Tenancy

Tenant Secures Rent Repayment Order Against Landlord

The First-tier Tribunal granted a rent repayment order to a tenant because the landlord breached the law. The order requires the landlord to pay £8,800 to the tenant.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £510 Per Week

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £510 per week for a property, taking into account the property's condition and the scarcity of similar properties in the area.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Guttering Works

First-tier Tribunal Allows Bypass of Consultation Requirements for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation requirements with a person after a water supply failure. The Tribunal ruled that the works were urgent and necessary to address the immediate problem.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Claim for Breach of Covenant

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Digital Emergency Call System Installation

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to install a new digital emergency call system without consulting the tenants, as deemed reasonable and necessary for resident safety.

Rent Reduced Due to Property Disrepair - First-tier Tribunal Decision

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal reduced the proposed rent because the property was in poor condition. The Tribunal took into account the disrepair and adjusted the rent accordingly.

Service Charges for 2021/2022 to 2024/2025 Found Payable

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the tenant must pay service charges for the years 2021/2022 to 2024/2025. The charges were deemed reasonable and correctly calculated according to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Tenant Must Pay Service Charges

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fairness of service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, highlighting the importance of a clear and justified process.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable and Payable

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charges for a residential property development called a person were fair and must be paid by a person. The decision was based on evidence presented regarding the reasonableness of these costs under relevant laws.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Financial Penalties for Unlicensed HMOs

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the claimant must pay financial penalties for operating unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (a person) at two properties in Leigh, WN7. The Tribunal found the claimant liable beyond reasonable doubt for offenses under s.72(1) of the Housing Act 2004.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Extension of Time for Financial Penalty Appeal

First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Alarm Upgrade Dispensation