First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) case law

First-tier Tribunal Rules Lack of Jurisdiction Over Freeholder Service Charge Dispute

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Digital Upgrade Works

Tribunal Rules on Service Charges for Warrior House Residents

RTM Company Acquires Right to Manage Property Successfully

The First-tier Tribunal ruled in favour of a a company (a company) which sought to manage property under section 84 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. The decision was made as no valid counter-notice was served by the respondent, allowing the a company to acquire the right to manage.

Tribunal Grants Fire Safety Work Exemption

A landlord sought exemption from consulting tenants about urgent fire door repairs under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The First-tier Tribunal granted this request because the works were necessary for fire safety reasons and could not wait for consultation procedures.

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Water Tank Works

First-tier Tribunal Grants Landlord Dispensation for Lift Work Consultation Requirements

Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy in Kibworth

Market Rent Determination for a Flat with Tenant Improvements

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a new market rent for a flat, considering the improvements made by the tenant. The rent was set at £1505.00 per calendar month from 1 May 2025.

Tribunal Sets £1680/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair rent for an assured tenancy by considering current market rates and the state of repair of the property. The tribunal set the new rent at £1680 per month, effective from March 2026.

Tribunal Sets £11,682.50/year Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in London

Tribunal Rules £22,041.07 Service Charges Payable for Assured Tenancy in London

Costs for Renewing External Surfaces Are Recoverable via Service Charge

First-tier Tribunal Strikes Out Tenant’s Market Rent Appeal Due to Binding Clause

A tenant applied to the First-tier Tribunal for a review of their rental increase, but the tribunal decided it did not have the authority to hear the case because the original lease allowed for rent changes after one year. The decision was based on the specific wording in the tenancy agreement.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Park Home Pitch Fee Based on CPI Increase

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent at £1,100 PCM for Birmingham Property

A tribunal decided on the fair rental price for a Birmingham property after reviewing similar properties and considering the tenant's contributions to repairs and improvements. The new rent is set at £1,100 per month starting in March 2026.

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Hammersmith Room

Fire Safety Works Approved Without Leaseholder Consultation

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a Real Tenants Management (RTM) company to bypass leaseholder consultation for urgent fire safety works. The decision was based on the need to address critical safety issues.

Tenant Successfully Challenges Unreasonable Insurance Premiums

First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Heating and Hot Water Supply Extension

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass certain consultation requirements for extending a heating and hot water supply agreement. The decision was made based on the benefits to tenants and the reliability of the system.