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First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1600, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, tenants can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord 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. The rent was set at £1600 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BC/MNR/2022/0122

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 70 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

[COMPANY] 159 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME] & [NAME]

1. The rent is: £ 1600.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 22 August 2022

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 22 February 2014

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Limited carpets and curtains generally in poor repair

9. Description of premises Mid terrace house with 3 rooms and bathroom on the first floor and 1 room and kitchen/diner on the ground floor.

Chairman A Harris Date of Decision 4 October 2022

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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 £1600.00 per calendar month.
  • The tribunal's decision on the rent took effect on 22 August 2022.
  • The tenancy began on 22 February 2014 as an assured tenancy.
  • The landlord is responsible for repairs as outlined in Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
  • The property is a mid-terrace house with three rooms and a bathroom on the first floor, and one room and a kitchen/diner on the ground floor.

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?

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 determining rent.

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 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 rent through the First-tier Tribunal.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence such as tenancy agreements and financial records were likely 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 get legal advice from a solicitor for cases involving rent determination.

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