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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 for Terraced Property

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📌 In brief

The Rent Assessment Committee has set the rent for a terraced property at £800 per month, effective from 11th August 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed by a Rent Assessment Committee under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent assessmentassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a Rent Assessment Committee to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The committee will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market.

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

📖 Technical summary

The rent for a terraced property was set at £800 per month by the Rent Assessment Committee.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Rent Assessment Committee decided to set the rent for a terraced property at £800 per month, effective from 11th August 2024, following a determination under the Housing Act 1988.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Other

MR22 Rent Assessment Panel File Ref No. MAN/00CX/MNR/2024/0246

Notice of the Rent Assessment Committee Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

Address of Premises

The Committee members were 26 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tribunal Judge J.E. Oliver Tribunal Member A. Hossain B.Sc (Est Man) MRICS

Landlord [COMPANY]

10 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £800 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 11th August 2024

Per Per calendar month

3. Date assured tenancy commenced 11th May 2022

4. Length of the term or rental period Per calendar month

5. Allocation of liability for repairs

As per tenancy agreement dated 11th May 2022

6. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None

7. Description of premises

Terraced property comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, kitchen, bathroom and dining room on 3 floors.

Chairman J.E.Oliver Date of Decision 18th October 2024

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 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 assessed according to statutory guidelines.
  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed by the Rent Assessment Committee under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a fair rent based on market conditions and the state of repair of the property.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed according to statutory procedures.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for a terraced property was set at £800 per month.

Who was involved?

The landlord and the tenant were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which allows for rent assessments.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988.

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

The decision was neutral, setting the rent as determined.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should expect their rent to be assessed according to the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The tenancy agreement and the description of the premises were important.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

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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