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First-tier Tribunal Decides Rent Registration for Assured Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent registration for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £795.00, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 4 July 2022.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent registrationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application must meet certain conditions, such as not being made if the rent is already set by 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £795.00 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 4 July 2022.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BS/MNR/2022/0110

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 41 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [NAME] C/O [APPELLANT], 65 - 81 St Petersgate, Stockport, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £795.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4 July 2022

3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 4 October 2019

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord External inspection only.

8. Description of premises External inspection, End terraced house, Rear garden, Driveway, Shed.

[NAME] of Decision 10 November 2022

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent to be £795.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision for rent registration took effect on 4 July 2022.
  • The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy.
  • The assured tenancy started on 4 October 2019.
  • The rental period was monthly.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

Who was involved?

The tenant and the landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £795.00 per month.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.

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

The decision was for the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should ensure their rent is registered correctly under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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