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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £800 per month starting December 13, 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent 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 payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.

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 Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £800 per month effective December 13, 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CS/MNR/2024/0201

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 163 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [NAME] 111 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £800.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 13 December 2024

3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 28.09.14

5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar monthly

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

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.

8. Description of premises Three storey Victorian terraced house with single storey rear wing.

Chairman [NAME] B.Sc.(Est.Man.) FRICS Date of Decision 13 December 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 800.00 pounds per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent determination takes effect from 13 December 2024.
  • The amount included for services was not applicable in this rent determination.
  • The tenancy commenced on 28 September 2014.
  • The rental period for the tenancy is calendar monthly.

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, setting the rent at £800 per month.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988.

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

The decision was for the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions 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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