Housing & Tenancy

Market Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The Tribunal decided on the market rent for a property under an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the property's condition and the market conditions on the proposed rental increase date. The decision was based on the Housing Act 1988 s.14.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Unreasonable Service Charges for Tenants

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that service charges for tenants were unreasonable and ordered reductions. The Tribunal also required the landlord to pay a portion of the tribunal fees to the tenants.

Landlord Penalised for Not Licensing Property in Selective Area

Market Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

The Tribunal decided on a fair market rent for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the open market value and specific conditions of the tenancy.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Tenant's Property

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair market rent of £905 per month for a tenant's property. The decision took into account the tenant's provision of items like carpets and curtains, as well as the property's condition.

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy Based on Local Values

The Tribunal decided on a new rent of £1,705 per month for an assured periodic tenancy after reviewing comparable evidence and local rental values. The decision took effect from 21st June 2025.

Clarion Not Found Accountable for Globe View House

The First-tier Tribunal decided that a person Housing Group is not an a person for a person because they do not have a legal estate in the common parts and are not under a repairing obligation for those parts. This decision was made under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Tribunal Grants Unconditional Dispensation for Urgent Pigeon Infestation Works

Service Charges Ruled Payable in Full by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Rules Service Charges Reasonable

First-tier Tribunal Decides Collective Enfranchisement Claim

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) evaluated a collective enfranchisement claim for acquiring the freehold of a property. The Tribunal considered the value of a proposed rooftop development and related costs, including deductions for development expenses and heating system issues.

Tribunal Reduces Financial Penalties for Tenancy Offences

Tribunal Reviews Pitch Fee Increase Proposals

First-tier Tribunal Grants Permission to Skip Consultation for Urgent Tree Work

Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy Based on Market Conditions

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Payment of Service Charges for High Court Costs

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled that tenants are not required to pay service charges for costs incurred in defending against High Court proceedings. The decision applies to both legal costs and administration charges related to non-payment of service charges.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Validity of Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal ruled on the validity of service charges and administration charges under a lease agreement, ensuring compliance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the service charges for a multi-flat property were reasonable and properly incurred, based on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Service Charge Demands Found Invalid Due to Non-Compliance

Landlord Granted Dispensation From Consultation Requirements Due To Exceptional Circumstances

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord dispensation from full compliance with consultation requirements due to exceptional circumstances involving a third-party contractor's insolvency and difficulties in obtaining multiple estimates.