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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135514

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £900 per month, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the property located at the address, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent at £900 per month.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent 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. However, the 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.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £900, effective from 19 September 2023.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £900 excluding water rates and council tax. The decision took effect on 19 September 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EW/MNR/2023/0283

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 5 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [COMPANY] c/o [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 900.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 September 2023

3. The amount included for services is N/A Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 19 Oct 2022

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord s11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 Tenant, Tenant like user

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Fitted kitchen, intergrated fridge and cooker, garden shed.

8. Description of premises 3 Bedroom brick build semi-detached house with kitchen-diner, living room, bathroom, front and back gardens.

[NAME] of Decision 19 October 2023

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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 £900.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision regarding the rent takes effect from 19 September 2023.
  • The assured tenancy for the premises began on 19 October 2022.
  • The landlord is responsible for repairs as per Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
  • The landlord provided a fitted kitchen, integrated fridge and cooker, and a garden shed.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £900, effective from 19 September 2023.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £900 per month, effective from 19 September 2023, based on 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 application of the Housing Act 1988 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 their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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