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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £830 for Assured Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal has determined the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy to be £830. This includes gas and electricity costs but excludes water rates and council tax. The decision was made on 19 September 2024.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed according to statutory criteria.

Topics

rent assessmentassured periodic tenancy

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. However, such an application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.

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

📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £830 per calendar month.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided to set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £830 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax, but including other specified amounts. The decision took effect on 26 June 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 Rent Assessment Panel File Ref No. MAN/00CX/MNR/2024/0162

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 18 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr P A Barber (Tribunal Judge) [NAME](Tribunal Valuer)

Landlord [NAME] ([NAME]) [RESPONDENT], 145 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £830 Per Cal Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 26 June 2024

3. The amount included for services is not applicable

Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 26 November 2020

5. Length of the term or rental period monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs

Landlord as per S.11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None

8. Description of premises A modern, 2-bedroom, semi-detached house of approximately 60 square metres. Combined living room/kitchen/dining room with entry directly into the living space. Small external drive to the front and lawn garden to the rear. Parking space for one car. Gas central heating.

Chairman P A Barber Date of Decision 19 September 2024

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The rent for the property was determined to be £830 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent assessment takes effect from 26 June 2024.
  • The landlord is responsible for repairs as per statutory requirements.
  • The property is a modern, two-bedroom, semi-detached house.

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 £830 per calendar month.

Who was involved?

The decision involved a tenant and a landlord.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the statutory criteria outlined in the Housing Act 1988.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the statutory criteria for setting the rent.

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 expect their rent to be assessed according to statutory criteria.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence included the terms of the tenancy agreement and statutory guidelines.

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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