Housing & Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonableness of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fairness of service charges and a person fees in a lease dispute. They found some charges to be fair and others unfair, sending the case back to the County Court for further action.

First-tier Tribunal Orders Tenant to Maintain Pitch Neatly

Claimant Ordered to Pay Respondent's Legal Expenses Under Electronic Communications Code

In a recent property dispute, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that the claimant must pay the respondent's legal expenses and costs. The decision was made under the Electronic Communications Code, considering the high value of the property involved.

Tenant's Request for Property Manager Approved by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal granted the request to appoint a property manager for a Victorian house divided into four flats. This decision was made because there were no objections raised and it was considered fair and practical.

Respondent ordered to pay back application fee in tenancy dispute

First-tier Tribunal Appoints Property Manager for London Residence

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Claimant's Right to Exercise Code Rights

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the claimant can continue using telecommunications sites under the Electronic Communications a person. However, the claimant cannot exercise these rights at the a person Arms site.

First-tier Tribunal Allows Claimant to Renew Agreements

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Demands

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that service charge demands must come with a summary of the tenant's rights and obligations. The ruling found the landlord's demands invalid and ordered the landlord to prepare new demands.

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Urgent Fire Safety Works

Tenant's Cost Recovery for Lease Extension Determined by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent for Tenancy Based on Property Condition

Rent Repayment Order Granted for Unlicensed HMO Tenancy

Tenant Wins Reduced Rent Due to Property Condition

In a recent case, a tenant successfully argued for a lower rent because the property was in poor condition. The First-tier Tribunal agreed and set the new rent at £1513.25 per month, starting from April 11, 2025.

Tenant Wins Rent Adjustment Due to Landlord's Charges

First-tier Tribunal Orders Claimant to Pay Respondent's Legal Expenses

First-tier Tribunal Finds Tenants in Breach of Lease Covenants

First-tier Tribunal Allows Service Charges for Major Works

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the service charges for major works, including roof replacement and communal windows, are payable in full. The Tribunal accepted the landlord's evidence that the works were necessary and reasonably incurred.

Appellants as Trustees Control Property Under Housing Act 2004