First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) case law

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Penalty for Unlicensed Residential Property

Tribunal Upholds Decision to Deny HMO Licence Due to False Statements

Landlord Ordered to Pay Rent Repayment for Unlicensed HMO Operation

First-tier Tribunal Imposes Agreement for Rights Without Hearing

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided that an operator could obtain rights over unoccupied land through an agreement imposed by the tribunal due to lack of response from a person. The decision was based on the Electronic Communications Code and relevant regulations.

Tribunal Quashes HMO Licence Penalty, Upholds Management Regulation Violation

Tribunal Rules on Service Charges and Management Agreements

A tenant challenged various service charges and management practices at their residential property. The tribunal ruled on issues such as lighting works, reserve fund transfers, and the validity of a management agreement under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for £3433.50 Urgent Roof Repairs

In this case, a landlord applied for permission to carry out urgent roof repairs without consulting the leaseholders first due to time constraints. The First-tier Tribunal granted this request as no leaseholder was prejudiced by the lack of consultation and all were informed about the repair work.

Tribunal Rules on Reasonable Service Charges for Leaseholders

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent After Tenant Improvements

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a rented property, taking into account the improvements made by the tenant such as new windows, central heating, and repairs to the roof. The tribunal also considered market conditions in setting the rent at £218 per week.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Tenant’s Service Charge Liability

First-tier Tribunal: Landlord Cannot Charge Lessees for Drainage and Legal Costs

First-tier Tribunal Grants Tenant Association Recognition

The First-tier Tribunal has given a certificate of recognition to the address Association for four years. This decision means that the association can continue its role in representing tenants at the address, Lymington, under the rules set out by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Landlord's Financial Penalty for Late HMO Licence Renewal

The First-tier Tribunal reduced a landlord's financial penalty for not renewing their HMO (house in multiple occupation) licence on time. Despite citing personal circumstances like bereavement and administrative delays, the tribunal agreed with the local authority that penalties were necessary but made a small reduction.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Works Due to Health Risks

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Service Charge Works

In this case, a landlord applied to the First-tier Tribunal for permission to bypass consultation requirements when carrying out expensive repair works. The tribunal agreed that it was reasonable and fair to do so since none of the tenants objected or claimed they would be harmed by not being consulted.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Permission for Major Works Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to proceed with major repair work on a lift without consulting a person because the work was urgent and necessary for the safety and mobility of elderly residents who rely heavily on the lift.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges Liability

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal decided on the payment of service charges by a person. The tribunal ruled that certain costs were reasonable but limited payments for a person due to a lack of proper consultation with tenants.

First-tier Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increases Based on CPI

First-tier Tribunal Rules: Leaseholder Pays for Necessary Air Cooling Repairs

Tenant Wins: No Evidence Supports Service Charges