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 Grants Freeholder Lift Repairs Without Consultation
Tribunal Grants £1,800 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in London Block
The First-tier Tribunal granted a landlord's request for dispensation from consultation requirements under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, allowing urgent roof repairs due to imminent structural failure without needing further consultations with leaseholders.
Tribunal Grants £100,000 Dispensation for Urgent Roof Repairs in Central London
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord's application to bypass statutory consultation requirements for urgent roof repairs. The decision was based on the severity of water ingress and its impact on residents' quality of life.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation Due to Administrative Errors
A landlord can get permission to bypass certain consultation steps if there are small mistakes during the first round. The First-tier Tribunal allowed this because the errors didn't harm the tenants' rights or interests.
Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Roof Repairs Without Leaseholder Consultation
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal granted permission to a landlord to carry out urgent roof repair works without consulting leaseholders. The decision was based on the urgency of the situation and the potential for further damage if repairs were delayed due to consultation requirements.
Tribunal Sets £840/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Industrial Area
Tribunal Sets Maximum Fair Rent for Property
Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Repairs
In this case, the First-tier Tribunal adjusted the rent of a property from £2,400 per month to £2,300 per month after considering the condition of the house and similar properties in the area. The tenant argued that there were repair issues which affected the rental value.
Tribunal Sets £890/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Eastbourne
First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission for Urgent Roof Repairs
Tribunal Adjusts Pitch Fees for Yew Tree Park Residents Based on CPI
First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Major Lift Works
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to proceed with urgent repair work on communal lifts without consulting leaseholders, due to serious defects highlighted during an insurance inspection that posed safety risks.
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent at £222.50 per week
The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent for a property at £222.50 per week by applying two different calculation methods under the Rent Act 1977 and choosing the lower of the two results.
Tribunal Sets £950/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Darlington
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Redcar Property
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the fair market rent for a new build property in Redcar based on evidence provided by both parties and its own knowledge of rental values. The Tribunal set the rent at £975 per calendar month, effective from January 2026.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Right to Manage Premises
The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of the tenant who applied for the right to manage a building with flats and a ground-floor shop under CLARA, despite objections from the landlord's representative. The decision was made based on the claimant's compliance with legal requirements and lack of evidence from the respondent.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Access Control Replacement
First-tier Tribunal Decides on Service Charges and Administration Fees
Tribunal Allows £87,714 Urgent Roof Repairs Without Tenant Consultation in Sydenham
In this case, a property management company applied for dispensation from consulting with a person about major works needed for urgent roof repairs. The First-tier Tribunal granted the application as no leaseholder opposed it and there was no evidence of prejudice to the a person.
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Claimant’s Right to Manage Notice
The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of a tenant seeking to acquire the right to manage their property under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act. The decision hinged on whether the initial notice was properly served within the required timeframe.
