Housing & Tenancy

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenancy Using Rent Act 1977

Tenant Found Liable for Service Charges in First-tier Tribunal Ruling

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Administration Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the validity and reasonableness of service charges and administration charges demanded by the landlord from the tenant. The ruling was based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. Judge Hunt delivered the decision on 22 August 2025.

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1,375 per month starting from 5 April 2025. This decision was made by Judge Richard Dobson-Mason and a person MRICS.

Tribunal Sets Rent and Terms for Assured Periodic Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Dismisses Financial Penalty Against Director

Tenant Granted New Lease Terms After Landlord's Failure to Participate

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can acquire a new lease under certain terms, including a premium and lease term, after the landlord did not participate in the proceedings. The decision was made by Judge David Wyatt on 21 August 2025.

Tribunal Varies Prohibition Order Addressing Housing Hazards

Right to Manage Granted Over Property Dispute

First-tier Tribunal Grants Emergency Works Dispensation Without Leaseholder Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to carry out emergency roof repairs without consulting the a person because the work was urgent and necessary to prevent further damage.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Major Works

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent repairs on a collapsed parapet wall, citing health and safety concerns. The landlord had to prove the urgency and necessity of the works to ensure the safety of residents and passers-by.

Tenant's Application for Rent Repayment Order Dismissed Due to Insufficient Evidence

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a person's application for a rent repayment order because the tenant failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the landlord was managing an unlicensed HMO.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The First-tier Tribunal set a new monthly rent of £1,165 for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision was based on comparable rental values in the area and adjustments made due to the property’s specific conditions.

Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for New Energy Contracts

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a housing group to bypass certain consultation requirements for new energy contracts because the leaseholders did not show that they were financially harmed by the lack of consultation.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Unreasonable Administration Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that no administration charges are payable under the terms of the lease, protecting tenants from unreasonable costs associated with late payments of ground rent.

Tribunal Allows Dispensation for Urgent Repairs at Retirement Home

Tribunal Caps Fair Rent at £250.50 Per Week

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation from Consultation