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.
Market Rent Determination: Tenant's Case Successful
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £1,250 PCM
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Harrow Flat
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair market rent for a furnished flat in Harrow based on comparable properties and the condition of the rented space. The new rent is set at £1710 per month.
Tribunal Sets New Rent at £700 pcm After Landlord’s Notice Found Valid
A tenant challenged their landlord’s proposed rent increase but the First-tier Tribunal found the notice valid and set a new market rent at £700 per calendar month, effective from February 21, 2026. The decision was based on rental values in Leeds.
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent After Tenancy Dispute
First-tier Tribunal Rules Against Unreasonable Service Charges
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Uncommitted Service Charges
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that an RTM (Right-to-Manage) company is entitled to receive uncommitted service charges from a previous managing entity. The decision was made due to the non-compliance of the previous manager with court directions and lack of evidence provided.
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Disputes
Tribunal Rejects Refusal Order Application for New Agreement
First-tier Tribunal Grants Urgent Repair Dispensation
Landlord Granted Permission for Emergency Repairs Without Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to carry out emergency repairs without consulting tenants because the work was urgent and necessary to prevent further damage from water leakage, ensuring that no tenant would be unfairly affected by this process.
Tribunal Grants £22,992.75 Garage Roof Repairs Dispensation
The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to carry out urgent repairs to fire doors and leaking garage roofs without consulting tenants first, as required by law. This dispensation is conditional upon obtaining quotes from a person.
Tribunal grants dispensation for £3174.60 repairs in London
The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord permission to bypass certain consultation rules when carrying out urgent repairs due to water leaks and rodent infestations. No objections were raised by the affected residents, and there was no evidence of harm caused by not following the usual procedures.
First-tier Tribunal: No Payment Required for Interim Rights
In a case involving an agreement for interim rights under the a person, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that no payment is required due to the minimal impact on the property and proper provision for administrative costs.
First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Late Appeal Against Remediation Costs Notice
A landlord's appeal against a notice demanding payment for a person safety repairs was dismissed by the First-tier Tribunal because the appeal was submitted too late, despite arguments that the notice wasn't received on time. The decision emphasises strict adherence to legal deadlines.
