First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) case law

Fair Rent Determination Under Rent Act 1977

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant's property but capped the rent at £714.50 per month due to statutory limits under the Rent Act 1977 and the Rent Acts Order 1999.

Tenant Found in Breach of Repair Covenant by First-tier Tribunal

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Reasonable Pitch Fee Increase

The First-tier Tribunal confirmed a pitch fee increase for a mobile home park in line with inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index, as proposed by the a person under a company Act 1983.

Landlord Granted Permission for Emergency Repairs Without Consulting Leaseholders

First-tier Tribunal Confirms Pitch Fee Increase

Tribunal Upholds Pitch Fee Increase Based on Inflation

First-tier Tribunal Upholds £18,500 Penalties for HMO Breaches

The First-tier Tribunal upheld financial penalties imposed by Bradford Metropolitan District Council on an individual who failed to properly license their property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) and breached management regulations. The penalties were for £4,250 and £14,250.

Tribunal sets £10,431.83 service charges for assured tenancy in London

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Safety Repairs

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4132880

Interim Service Charges Not Currently Payable - First-tier Tribunal Decision

Tenant Wins Service Charge Dispute Over Major Works Notification

First-tier Tribunal Finds Leaseholder in Breach of Covenants

First-tier Tribunal rules against landlord's administration charge

Service Charges Found Reasonable by First-tier Tribunal

The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay the landlord's service charges for years 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25 as they were found to be reasonable and in line with lease terms. The claimant also requested a s.20C order which was denied.

First-tier Tribunal Upholds Right-to-Buy Exclusion for Elderly Housing

Tribunal Rejects Rent Repayment Claim for HMO Flat in Halifax

A tenant sought a refund of rent paid on grounds that the landlord committed several housing law violations. However, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled against the claimant as insufficient proof was provided to establish these offences.

Tribunal Upholds Service Charge for Major Works

Tribunal sets £255/week rent for assured tenancy in South West London

Landlord Granted Dispensation for Asbestos Removal Without Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for removing asbestos from a communal area after a fire. The court decided the works were necessary and that the tenants were not significantly harmed by the lack of prior consultation.