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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 at £450.00, excluding water rates and council tax but including service fees.

⚖️ 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 can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination 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 in the open market for a similar periodic 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, setting the monthly rent at £450.00 excluding certain charges but including service fees.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00DA/MNR/2019/0085

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 24 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] C/o [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] (aka [APPELLANT])

1. The rent is: £450.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 10 January 2020

3. The amount included for services is

not applicable 0.00 Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 10 October 2015

5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Month

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

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises 3 Bed roomed Flat in 1960’s Development. Bathroom, Separate WC, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Balcony

Tribunal Judge [NAME] of Decision 30 January 2020

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the assured periodic tenancy to be £450.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent determination took effect on January 10, 2020.
  • The tenancy began on October 10, 2015, and the rental period was a calendar month.
  • The landlord was responsible for repairs as per Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
  • The premises were described as a 3-bedroom flat in a 1960s development with various rooms and a balcony.

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❓ 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 for 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 that mattered most was the application of 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 can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence such as tenancy agreements and relevant statutory provisions mattered.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

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 a solicitor for a case like this.

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