Housing & Tenancy

Rent Repayment Orders Granted for Unlicensed HMO Management

Tenant's Request for Rent Repayment Order Rejected by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Tenant's Challenge to Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that the tenant must pay service charges for the periods 25th March 2017 to 24th March 2023 and 25th March 2024 to 28th September 2024. The Tribunal found that the charges were reasonable and that the landlord had provided the necessary services.

Tenant Wins Service Charge Cost Challenge in First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant can challenge the allocation of costs in service charge proceedings. The tribunal decided that the landlord cannot pass more than 50% of its costs incurred in the proceedings through the service charge.

Financial Penalty Reduced for Licensing Violation in First-tier Tribunal

Market Rent Determination for Tenant's Property

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Costs Applications Due to Local Authority's Non-Attendance

The First-tier Tribunal dismissed a person' applications for costs because the local authority failed to attend a Case Management Hearing and provide a Position Statement as required.

Insufficient Description Leads to Rejection of Initial Notice

Tenant Successfully Obtains Right to Manage Without Counter-Notice

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant successfully obtained the Right to Manage because the landlord did not serve a valid counter-notice as required by law.

Tenant Costs for New Lease Assessed by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a person must pay £4887.32 including VAT for the landlord's costs after a notice of claim for a new lease was issued under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993.

Tenant Wins New Lease Despite Missing Landlord

Financial Penalties Confirmed for HMO Non-Compliance

Financial Penalties Confirmed for HMO Non-Compliance

The Tribunal confirmed financial penalties and the refusal of an HMO a person due to non-compliance with the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations. The decision was made by Judge N a person of the First-tier Tribunal (a person Chamber) on 13 August 2025.

Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission for Urgent Lift Repairs Without Consultation

The Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent lift repairs, provided the tenants were properly informed and no harm was done to them.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs at a property in Southampton. The repairs were necessary and urgent, as recommended by the contractor Majengo a company.

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable and Payable

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges for a holiday a person were reasonable and must be paid by the tenants. The Tribunal rejected the applicants' request to limit the landlord's costs.

Landlord Granted Exemption for Urgent Fire Detection Works Consultation

First-tier Tribunal sets new pitch fees for park homes

Landlord Fined £10,000 for Electrical Safety Breaches

First-tier Tribunal sets new rent for assured periodic tenancy