Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Property Under Rent Act 1977

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set a fair rent of £1224 per month for a property, effective from 2 September 2025, under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was based on several factors including rental values and the condition of the property.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal determined the fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977, applying the Maximum Fair Rent Cap calculation, resulting in a fair rent of £179 per week.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Payment Distribution

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonably Incurred

First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Application for Holding Deposit Recovery

The First-tier Tribunal struck out an application for recovery of a holding deposit because the wrong entities were named in the application. The applicant tried to get back a £5,800 holding deposit but the tribunal ruled that the application was invalid due to incorrect parties being involved.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Appeal Against HMO Licence Variation Refusal

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed an appeal brought by the claimant against a local authority's refusal to vary an HMO a person. The Tribunal found that the local authority had acted appropriately in refusing the variation request.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notices Against Landlord for Property Disrepair

Tribunal Limits Unreasonable Service Charges

The Tribunal reviewed disputed service charges and ruled that some charges were unreasonable and should not be paid by tenants. Others were deemed reasonable and allowed.

Service Charges Determined Payable by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Appoints Property Manager to Address Sub-standard Conditions

The First-tier Tribunal appointed Peter a person as the manager of a property in sub-standard condition. The Tribunal considered the property's history of unsuccessful management and the need for immediate action.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Banning Order Against Tenant

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Against Financial Penalty for Unlicensed Property Management

RTM Company Entitled to Manage Property Despite Procedural Issues

First-tier Tribunal sets rent for assured periodic tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,100 per Month

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property in Ipswich, setting it at £1,100 per month. This decision was based on the open market value of a person, ignoring the personal situations of the tenant and landlord.

Tenant's Rent Repayment Claim Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £650 per Month

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,750 per Month

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a market rent of £1,750 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from 28 May 2025. This decision was based on the current rental levels in the area and the condition of the property.

Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,950 Per Month

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,750 Per Month