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.
Tribunal reduces service charges for leaseholders in Hastings
Leaseholders disputed excessive service charges imposed by their landlord for communal expenses like insurance, cleaning, and repairs. After a hearing, the First-tier Tribunal ruled on the reasonableness of these charges and made orders preventing the landlord from recovering costs related to the dispute.
First-tier Tribunal Allows Lease Variation for Non-Structural Alterations
First-tier Tribunal Sets Pitch Fees Based on Inflation
The First-tier Tribunal set new pitch fees for park home residents based on inflation adjustments and reasonable improvements. The a person owner's proposal for higher fees was rejected as unreasonable.
First-tier Tribunal Confirms Improvement Notice for Housing Safety Hazards
Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Damp Works Consultation
Tribunal Sets £1,500/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ashford
Tribunal Sets £2,050 Rent for Assured Tenancy in Swanmore
First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for Bristol flat
First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for West Molesey Flat
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Shared Ownership Property
First-tier Tribunal Confirms Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI
First-tier Tribunal Approves Reasonable Pitch Fee Increase
Tribunal Approves Pitch Fee Increase Based on CPI
RTM Company Granted Right to Manage Premises
First-tier Tribunal Determines Uncommitted Service Charges for Residential Buildings
First-tier Tribunal Extends Deadline for Building Remediation Works
First-tier Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges and Concierge Salaries
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Most Service Charges as Reasonable
Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Considering Tenant Improvements
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for a property after considering factors such as the property’s condition and recent improvements made by the tenant. The tribunal took into account market rental values and determined that the fair rent should be £742 per month, effective from March 23, 2026.