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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 monthly rent amount and the date it would start applying.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 under the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision set the monthly rent amount and specified the date it would take effect.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BE/MNR/2020/0009

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 37 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] [NAME]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 198 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 2520.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 03 February 2020

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable - Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 27/10/2020

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord exterior and structure, tenant internal decoration SS11 and 12 Of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 apply

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None listed

9. Description of premises A 4 storey semi detached property with 4 bedrooms, reception room/kitchen, 3 bathrooms

Chairman A [NAME] of Decision 13 November 2020

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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 requests a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • There are no factors listed that went against the claimant in the provided similar cases.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the rent amount 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 the framework for determining rent.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument about the appropriate rent amount under the Housing Act 1988 was crucial.

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

The decision was for the person who brought the case.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records 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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