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First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £975 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

tenancy assessmentrent determination

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 they pay under their assured tenancy, except if the rent was previously determined by the tribunal or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.

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 £975 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2021/0157

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

30 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] [NAME]

Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [COMPANY], St. [ADDRESS], Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME] & Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 975.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 November 2021

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1992

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 – Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None.

9. Description of premises

4th Floor flat, 3 Bedroom, no lift, central heating, reception, kitchen & shower room/WC.

[NAME] of Decision 8th December 2021

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.

⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The case involves a request for a fair market rent adjusted for property condition and amenities.
  • Most cases resulted in an allowed outcome, supporting the tenant's right to rent assessment.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • One case had an outcome classified as "Other," indicating a deviation from the standard allowed decision.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides guidelines for setting rents.

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 the statutory requirements for determining rent under the Housing Act.

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 assessed according to the Housing Act.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence such as tenancy agreements and previous rent payments were likely considered.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

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

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

It is generally advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor.

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