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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147697

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £900 per month, starting from April 15th, 2024.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as determined by the First-tier Tribunal in this specific case involving a five-bedroom detached house.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

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. 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. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match those of the original tenancy, except for the rent amount.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £900, effective from 15 April 2024.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £900 per calendar month, effective from 15 April 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CU/MNR/2024/0072

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 144 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]

[NAME] 4 294 – 310 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant Stephen Grice and [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £900.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 15 April 2024

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

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 15 July 2023

5. Length of the term or rental period monthly

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 Five bedroom detached house

[NAME] of Decision 19 July 2024

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant requested a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £900 per month, effective from 15 April 2024.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically the amount set by the tribunal.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £900 per month because it was determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

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, section 14 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 expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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