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 Allows £12,200 in Service Charge for Urgent Roof Repairs in Sheffield
Tribunal sets £1,500/month rent for assured tenancy in Gateshead
The First-tier Tribunal decided that the landlord can set a new market rent for a furnished three-bedroom apartment in Gateshead. The decision was based on evidence of similar properties and their rental prices.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Student Room
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Tenant's Service Charge Liability
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant's liability for service charges related to major works is capped as per her Right to Buy Offer notice, determining she was overcharged but only liable for £559.38 in respect of 2018-2019.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for HMO Bedroom
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent at £1200 PCM
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent Due to Property Defects
First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Assured Tenancy Property
Tribunal Sets £415/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bromley
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair market rent for a tenant's a person based on comparable properties in the area and the condition of the a person itself. The new rent was set at £415 per week, effective from February 2026.
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy Property
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Assured Tenancy Flat
First-tier Tribunal Dismisses New Manager Nomination
Tenant Must Pay Reasonable Service Charges: Tribunal Decision
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Tenant's Service Charges and Insurance
In a dispute over service charges and insurance for a listed property, the First-tier Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay certain costs but not advance payments. The decision was based on the terms of the lease agreement.
Second Respondent Ordered to Pay £3.68M for Fire Safety Remediation
RTM Company Wins Dispensation for Major Works Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal granted an RTM (Right to Manage) company permission to proceed with major works without consulting all lessees, as required by law. This decision was made despite objections from some leaseholders and is based on specific legal conditions outlined in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Tribunal Determines Fair Market Rent for Coventry Apartment
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Coventry Property
First-tier Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Coventry Apartment
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Coventry after reviewing evidence provided by both parties. The final rent of £760 per month was set to take effect on May 20th, 2026.