Housing & Tenancy

Market Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal determined the market rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered comparable evidence and the condition of the property, setting the rent at £1,800 per month effective from 24 July 2025.

Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Disrepair

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal determined a fair rent for a property, considering factors such as the property's condition and market conditions. The fair rent was set at £1328.55 per calendar month, subject to statutory caps.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a rented a person, taking into account the a person's condition and market comparables. The rent was capped at £1328.85 per month.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Variation of Residential Leases

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to carry out urgent roof repairs without consulting tenants because the repairs were necessary to fix water leaks in a flat. The court found that the work was urgent and would not cause harm to the tenants.

Tenant Wins Excess Deposit Return Under Tenant Fees Act 2019

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can recover a deposit that exceeds one week's rent under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The tenant successfully argued that the deposit was a prohibited payment and should be returned.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission for a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs of a collapsed drain. The decision was made because the repairs were deemed necessary to address a strong sewage smell.

First-tier Tribunal Varies Improvement Notices for Practical Compliance

The First-tier Tribunal adjusted Improvement Notices to better align with building regulations and practical considerations, ensuring that the required works are feasible and compliant with legal standards.

Service Charges for Flat Deemed Payable From 2021

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Consultation Requirements

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Water Pipe Works

The First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent water pipe repairs. The works were considered essential due to a water leak, and the Tribunal found no significant harm to the leaseholders.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Denies Right to Buy for Property Suitable for Elderly

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Gulley Drainage Works

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Water Pipe Works