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First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £2,000, starting from October 21, 2022.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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 under similar conditions.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £2,000 per month, effective from 21 October 2022.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BE/MNR/2022/0169

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 125 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Judge [NAME]

Landlord [NAME] 58 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 2,000 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 21 October 2022

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable N/A Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced On or before 21 January 2006

6. Length of the term or rental period Periodic tenancy

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Tenant interior Otherwise statutory

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises Four bedroom maisonette , with two bathrooms, living room, garden and parking

Chairman Judge Pittaway Date of Decision 13 December 2022

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The Tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £2,000 per month.
  • The decision on the rent took effect on October 21, 2022.
  • The property is described as a four-bedroom maisonette with two bathrooms, a living room, a garden, and parking.
  • The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy that began on or before January 21, 2006.
  • The tenant is responsible for interior repairs, with other repairs being statutory.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £2,000 per month.

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 to ensure a fair rent determination.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around determining a fair rent under the Housing Act 1988.

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 seek a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and the property details 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 get advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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