First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) case law
Judgments from the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Unique Property
Tribunal rules LPG charges included in mobile home pitch fees
Tenant Breaches Lease by Failing to Provide Proof of Insurance
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant breached their lease agreement by failing to provide proof of insurance when requested by the landlord. The tenant was required to provide documentation proving that the property was insured, but did not comply with the request.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Orders and Improvement Notice
The First-tier Tribunal upheld the prohibition orders and improvement notice for a property that failed to meet health and safety standards. The decision emphasises the importance of adhering to these standards in residential properties.
Tribunal Upholds Modified Gate Rule, Rejects Age Limit
First-tier Tribunal Sets £5,690 Annual Fair Rent for Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a rental property under the Rent Act 1977. The tribunal used a specific formula to calculate the fair rent, which was determined to be £5,690 per year.
Claimant Granted Right to Manage Despite Procedural Issues
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Waterproofing Works
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Facade Repair Works
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Electrical Works Without Consultation
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Social Rented Property in Norfolk
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs
First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £1050 for Semi-Detached House
First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increase Based on Inflation
The First-tier Tribunal approved an increase in the monthly pitch fee for a mobile home based on inflation data. The respondents did not challenge the proposal and were given the opportunity but failed to respond.
Tribunal Adjusts Financial Penalty for Unlicensed HMO Operation
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for property near railway line
First-tier Tribunal Quashes Financial Penalties for Property Licence Breaches
A landlord faced financial penalties from Birmingham City Council for not complying with certain safety requirements in their rental properties. However, the First-tier Tribunal quashed these penalties because the council did not provide enough proof of non-compliance.
