First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) case law

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Carpet Replacement

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission for Urgent Oil Tank Repairs

Claimant Acquires Right to Manage Premises

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Residential Flat

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled on whether certain service charges were payable for a residential flat. Some charges were upheld while others were reduced or dismissed based on compliance with legal requirements.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Service Charge Reimbursement Claim

The claimant leaseholders of a person sought a refund of disputed service charges but were unsuccessful in their First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) application. Judge C A Rai dismissed the case, finding that the landlord had demonstrated sufficient proof of incurred costs despite lack of tangible evidence.

Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

Landlord Granted Urgent Boiler Replacement Dispensation

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charges: Electricity, Repairs, Block Lighting

Tenants Win Service Charge Dispute Against Landlord

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Lift Repairs

Tribunal Grants £2,335 Dispensation for Urgent Downpipe Repair in London

The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord's request for dispensation from consultation requirements under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act because urgent repairs were needed to fix a leak. The decision was made without any objections from the tenants, as the repair was deemed necessary due to its urgency.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Fire Safety Improvement Notice

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal upheld an improvement notice issued by a local authority requiring remedial actions for fire safety hazards in a residential building. The decision highlights the authority’s right to enforce necessary improvements based on identified risks.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Including Service Charges

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property, setting it at £568.00 per month including services. The decision reflects reasonable service charges and market rental values adjusted for local conditions.

Tribunal Upholds Prohibition Order for Property with Insufficient Natural Light

First-tier Tribunal Sets Freehold Enfranchisement Price

The First-tier Tribunal decided that the tenant can buy the freehold for £40 from the landlord, following a valuation under the Leasehold Reform Act. The decision was made without inspecting the property and relied on an expert's report.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord’s Claim Against Tenant for Lease Breach

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increases Based on CPI

First-tier Tribunal Rejects RTM Company’s Right to Manage Claim

A property management company’s claim to manage a building under leasehold law failed because the landlord did not provide a proper response, leading the court to order the landlord to pay back the costs incurred by the management company.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Freeholder Dispensation for Roof Repairs

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a freeholder's request for dispensation from consulting tenants before carrying out urgent roof repairs at Lyttell Hall in South Nutfield. The decision was made as there were no objections from a person and the works had already started to prevent further water damage.