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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £1,400 Monthly for Assured Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy at £1,400 per month. This decision is based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 which requires landlords to provide a register of rents and determine the rent amount.

⚖️ Legal holding

A landlord must provide a register of rents and determine the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy in accordance with Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancyrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under this section, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured 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, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding the rent amount. Additionally, certain factors are disregarded when determining the rent, such as the effect of granting a tenancy to a sitting tenant, increases in the property's value due to improvements made by the tenant, and decreases in the property's value due to the tenant's non-compliance with tenancy terms.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent amount and provided a register of rents under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the monthly rent at £1,400 excluding water rates and council tax but including services.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BC/MNR/2023/0317

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 10 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr O Dowty MRICS

Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 121 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & [NAME] [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1400.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 05 August 2023

*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 5 June 2015

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Fridge & Washing Machine.

9. Description of premises 2 bed flat on ground floor of larger circa 2000s purpose-built building.

Chairman Mr O Dowty MRICS Date of Decision 12 September 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The Tribunal determined the rent for the tenancy to be £1400.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent amount takes effect from 05 August 2023.
  • The landlord is responsible for repairs to the premises.
  • The landlord provided a fridge and washing machine as furniture.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The First-tier Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,400.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.

How did the court decide, and why?

The decision followed Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 which requires landlords to provide rent registers for assured periodic tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The tenant's right to a fair and accurate rent determination under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was central to the decision.

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

The decision was in favour of the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Tenants can seek rent determinations under Section 14 if they believe their rent is unfair or inaccurate.

What evidence or documents mattered?

No specific evidence or documents are mentioned, but the case likely involved documentation of the tenancy agreement and current rental conditions.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It is advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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