First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) case law

First-tier Tribunal Upholds £20,803 Penalty for Unlicenced HMO Operation

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £940 PCM

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent at £1,250 PCM

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £920 PCM

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set a new rental price of £920 per month for an assured tenancy in Winchelsea. The tribunal adjusted the landlord's proposed rent based on factors like noise from nearby properties and items provided by the tenant.

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4132910

Financial Penalty Increased for Housing Licence Breach

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Modernised Flat

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new market rent for a modernised flat. Based on comparable evidence and local rental values, the rent was set at £2,500 per month, effective from December 1st, 2025.

Tribunal sets £265.50 as fair rent for protected tenant

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Penalties for Unlicensed HMO Management

First-tier Tribunal Reduces Management Fees in Service Charge Dispute

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a dispute involving service charges for a person. The Tribunal found that the management fees were excessive and ordered a reduction. Additionally, the Tribunal noted that the landlord's agent failed to communicate effectively with the a person, resulting in further adjustments to the management fees.

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Request for Increased Pitch Fee for Mobile Home Park

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) rejected an application to increase the pitch fee for a mobile home park because the applicant did not provide enough evidence to prove the baseline pitch fee and the relevant CPI increase. Judge R Cooper made the decision on 22 March 2026.

Tribunal Determines Reasonable Service Charges for Residential Property

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Flat in Bexleyheath

First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Safety Work Dispensation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a a company to carry out necessary fire safety improvements without consulting leaseholders first. The decision was based on the urgency of addressing fire risks and ensuring a person safety.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Fire Safety Works Dispensation

A landlord received permission from the First-tier Tribunal to carry out urgent fire safety improvements without consulting tenants first. This was due to the immediate risk posed by inadequate smoke venting systems.

Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Property Disrepair and Licensing Issues

Tribunal sets fair rent for Redcar property

A tenant applied to the First-tier Tribunal for determination of their rent after receiving an increase notice from the landlord. After reviewing evidence on comparable properties and rental values in Redcar, the tribunal decided on a fair market rent of £800 per month.

First-tier Tribunal: RTM Company Not Liable for Landlord's Costs

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that an a company does not have to pay costs incurred by a landlord if the landlord only had an equitable interest in the property when the claim notice was served. This decision applies s.88(4) of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

Tribunal rules on service charges for assured tenancy in Bournemouth

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay certain service charges as they are reasonable and incurred in accordance with their lease agreement. However, some charges were dismissed due to insufficient demand evidence.

First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for West Kensington Flat

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the market rent for a flat in West Kensington. They considered the flat's condition and location, setting the rent at £1,890 per month, effective from 28 October 2025.