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First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £950, effective from 17 April 2024, according to the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed under section 14 of 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 is based on a previous tribunal decision or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide a fair 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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £950, effective from 17 April 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CR/MNR/2024/0121

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 8 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] 129 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £950.00 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 April 2024

3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per n/a

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 October 2018

5. Length of the term or rental period 6 months

6. Allocation of liability for repairs s 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises Three bedroom semi-detached house

[NAME] B.Sc.(Est.Man.) FRICS Date of Decision 16 July 2024

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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 £950.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent assessment takes effect from 17 April 2024.
  • The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached house.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £950 per month, effective from 17 April 2024.

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 the framework for assessing rents for assured tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the appropriate rent for the assured tenancy.

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

The decision was for the tenant, as the rent was set according to the applicable law.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should ensure their rent is assessed according to the relevant legislation.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the applicable law 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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