First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) case law

Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Semi-Detached House

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4132984

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4132986

First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £950 per Month

First-tier Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Request for New Lease Terms

First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Service Charges for Residential Property

Tribunal grants dispensation for fire safety upgrades in 1930s building

The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent fire safety improvements in a residential building. The works were needed to comply with a fire safety notice and the leaseholders were informed but did not oppose the works.

Tenant's Service Charge Application Struck Out Due to Unreasonable Conduct

The First-tier Tribunal struck out a tenant's application for service charges because the tenant acted unreasonably and failed to cooperate with the tribunal.

Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Repairs to Building

Tribunal Sets Freehold Purchase Price at £2,283

A tenant applied to buy their freehold interest but could not find the landlord. The tribunal agreed and set a purchase price of £2,283 based on a valuation report.

Market Rent Determined: £485 pcm from June 2025

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent for Worcester Flat

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Market Rent and Adjusts Start Date Due to Undue Hardship

Tenant Wins Service Charge Dispute Over Non-Compliant Demands

Landlord Cannot Recover Litigation Costs from Tenant After Legal Challenge

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that a landlord cannot pass on litigation costs as an administration charge to a tenant if those costs were incurred in response to the tenant’s legal challenge. The decision protects tenants from being charged for costs related to disputes they initiate.

Tenants' Association Recognised Despite Procedural Issues

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal recognised a a company but excluded some documents because of mistakes made by the court office. This shows how courts balance fairness with practical concerns like costs.

First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Dispute

A tenant challenged the service charges imposed by their landlord in a First-tier Tribunal hearing. The tribunal ruled that some of the costs were unreasonable due to lack of proper documentation and justification from the landlord.

First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for Dartington property

First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Bristol Flat

The First-tier Tribunal set a new rent for a flat in Bristol after considering similar rental properties and the current state of the flat, such as its heating system and windows.

First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Rural East Sussex Property