Residential Property

• Costs of Roof Repairs Not Reasonably Incurred

  • Posted13 March 2025

  Tenants who are unhappy with service charges they are asked to pay can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) for a determination of whether the charges are payable. Recently, the...

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• FTT Could Not Consider Tenancy Deposit Recovery Claim

  • Posted27 February 2025

  Tenants who wish to challenge any deductions made from their deposits at the end of their tenancies should ensure they follow the dispute resolution procedures of the relevant tenancy deposit...

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• High Court Upholds Injunction in Property Wall Case

  • Posted3 February 2025

  The courts can assist homeowners whose properties are at risk of damage because of activities on nearby land. Recently, the High Court upheld an injunction requiring the operators of a...

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• Tenant Who Did Not Pursue Case Must Pay Landlord’s Costs

  • Posted15 January 2025

  There is no general rule in First-tier Tribunal (FTT) proceedings that the unsuccessful party pays the successful party’s costs. However, Rule 13(1)(b) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber)...

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• Tenants Who Did Not Pursue Case Must Pay Landlord’s Costs

  • Posted15 January 2025

  There is no general rule in First-tier Tribunal (FTT) proceedings that the unsuccessful party pays the successful party’s costs. However, Rule 13(1)(b) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber)...

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• Right to Manage Application Invalid, FTT Rules

  • Posted12 December 2024

  The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 gives leaseholders the right, under certain conditions, to take over the management of the building they live in. When attempting to exercise this...

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