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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.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 Jun 2026

First-tier Tribunal rules on leaseholder's breach of repair and nuisance obligations

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 May 2026

Market Rent Determined for Assured Tenancy Property

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 May 2026

Tribunal Sets £1,450/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Polesworth

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 May 2026

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent Amid Hardship Concerns

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·27 May 2026

First-tier Tribunal Allows Tenant’s Appeal After Extending Time Limit Due to Mental Health Issues

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·19 May 2026

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Banning Order Against Landlord

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) rejected an application by a local housing authority to ban a landlord from managing properties, finding insufficient evidence that the landlord's actions posed a serious risk to tenants or demonstrated persistent misconduct. The case involved convictions for failing to obtain a selective licence under section 95(1) of the Housing Act 2004.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 May 2026

Tribunal Upholds £10,000 Penalty for Unlicensed HMO

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·24 Apr 2026

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Roof Replacement Works

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 May 2026

Tribunal sets £1,495/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 May 2026

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission to Use Existing Scaffolding for Repairs

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·14 May 2026

First-tier Tribunal Grants Conditional Lift Replacement Dispensation

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to proceed with lift replacement work without consulting all tenants fully, but a company how much the tenants had to pay for it. This decision balances the need for repairs against protecting a person' interests.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·13 May 2026

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Insurance Commissions for Leaseholders

In this case, a a person challenged the insurance commissions charged as part of their service charge payments. The First-tier Tribunal ruled that these commissions must be reasonable and fair based on the services provided by both the a person agent and the a person.

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 May 2026

Tribunal Rejects Tenants' Bid to Limit Service Charge Costs for Assured Tenancy in Cholsey

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·11 May 2026

Southend Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy

DismissedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·20 Apr 2026

Tenant Challenges Service Charges and Major Works Costs

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·30 Jun 2026

First-tier Tribunal Orders Remediation of Building Safety Defects

The First-tier Tribunal ordered the landlord of Oyster Bay Apartments to fix safety issues under the Building Safety Act 2022. The order includes specific deadlines for remediation works.

Allowed in PartFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Jun 2026

Tribunal Sets £1,050/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hastings

A tenant applied to the First-tier Tribunal to challenge a proposed increase in their rent. The tribunal inspected the property and considered evidence of similar rental properties before determining that the fair market rent should be £1,050 per calendar month.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Jun 2026

Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £975 Per Month for Property

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·17 Jun 2026

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £800 per Month

The First-tier Tribunal set the fair rent for a property at £800 per month, considering market rental values and specific conditions of the tenancy. The decision was made under the Rent Act 1977 to ensure the tenant pays a fair amount based on local standards.

AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 Jun 2026

Tenant Found Guilty of Breaching Lease Terms on Subletting and Short-Term Lets

The tribunal found that a tenant had broken their lease agreement by subletting to another person without permission and by allowing short-term lets, which led to disturbances for neighbors due to constant changes in occupants and excessive noise. The decision was based on evidence presented during the hearing.

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