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First-tier Tribunal Corrects Rent Calculation for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal corrected the rent calculation from monthly to weekly for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. This ensures the tenant pays the correct amount as agreed in their tenancy agreement.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent calculated correctly according to the terms of their tenancy agreement.

Topics

rent calculationtenancy agreement

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under this section, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal corrected the rent calculation from monthly to weekly.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal corrected the rent calculation from monthly to weekly for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EJ/MNR/2021/0021

Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 29 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr WL Brown Mr IR Harris FRICS

Landlord [RESPONDENT] and [RESPONDENT] 17 High Green, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, [POSTCODE]

Tenant [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £155.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2021

3. The amount included for services is: not applicable

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 February 2014

5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs Per Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises 3 bedroomed detached house with garden and single garage

Tribunal Judge Mr WL Brown Date of Decision 11 May 2021

MR22

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) Case Reference : MAN/00EJ/MNR/2021/0021

Property : 29 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant : [APPELLANT]

Landlord : [APPELLANT] and [RESPONDENT] [NAME] of Application : Section 13 (2) Housing Act 1988

Tribunal Members : Judge WL Brown Mr IR Harris FRICS

Date of Decision : 28 May 2021

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CORRECTION CERTIFICATE

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© CROWN COPYRIGHT 2021

MR22

This is a certificate under the powers conferred on the Chairman of the Tribunal by Rule 50 of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber) Rules 2013 to correct clerical or accidental errors that have been discovered in the above-mentioned Decision. The correction to be made is:

Section 1 reads “The rent is £155.00 per Calendar Month”.

This should read “The rent is £155.00 per week”.

Tribunal Judge WL Brown Date: 28 May 2021

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent calculated correctly according to the terms of their tenancy agreement.
  • The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a registered rent under an assured periodic tenancy as determined by the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a rent level that reflects the open market value of the property.
  • The tenant is entitled to have the rent for their property assessed based on its condition and market comparables.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • (No factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided cases.)

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal corrected the rent from £155 per month to £155 per week for an assured periodic tenancy in County Durham.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the correct calculation of the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to correct the rent from monthly to weekly, ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 1988.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered on the correct interpretation and application of the rent terms under the Housing Act 1988.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the tenant, correcting the rent calculation.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should ensure their rent calculation complies with the terms of their assured periodic tenancy agreement.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents used.

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