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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163899

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy between a landlord and tenant under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets the monthly rent at £900, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts.

⚖️ Legal holding

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, a tenant is entitled to have their rent determined by the First-tier Tribunal, as seen in this case involving a Victorian three-bedroom terraced house.

Topics

tenancyrent 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 under similar conditions.

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

📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £900 per month, effective from March 30, 2023.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets out a monthly rent of £900, effective from March 30, 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Other

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2023/0054

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 85 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

I D Humphries B.Sc. FRICS J Arain

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 11 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME] and [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £900 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30.03.23

3. The amount included for services is not applicable

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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 30.03.22

5. Length of the term or rental period 12 months

6. Allocation of liability for repairs S. 11

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises Victorian three bedroom terraced house

Chairman I D Humphries FRICS Date of Decision 01.08.23

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Dismissed1 case

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The landlord is entitled to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in accordance with Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • The landlord is entitled to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £900 per month, effective from March 30, 2023.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy in a Victorian three-bedroom terraced house.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £900 per month, effective from March 30, 2023, based on 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 for the assured periodic tenancy.

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

The decision was for the person who brought the case, setting the rent at £900 per month.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can expect the rent for their assured periodic tenancy 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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