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First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1950, excluding water rates and council tax but including the cost of furniture provided by the landlord. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ 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 that a willing landlord would 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 (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1950 excluding certain costs and including furniture provided by the landlord.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MDR/2019/0003

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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]

[RESPONDENT] 212 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1950.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 May 2019

*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 21 November 2018

6. Length of the term or rental period 104 weeks

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Beds, sofa, wardrobes, tables

9. Description of premises A second floor flat with 1 living room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom/wc.

[NAME] of Decision 12 July 2019

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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 £1950.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent takes effect from May 17, 2019.
  • The tenancy began on November 21, 2018.
  • The landlord provided specific furniture including beds, a sofa, wardrobes, and tables.
  • The premises are described as a second-floor flat with one living room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom/wc.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1950.

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, which provides for the determination of rent for assured periodic tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around 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 person who brought the case.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of their rent under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the relevant statutory provisions.

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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