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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent 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 monthly rent at £3,000, which took effect in December 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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 under similar conditions.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy to be £3,000 per month, effective from December 2023, under the Housing Act 1988.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BG/MNR/2023/0483

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 179 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Valuer Chair Aileen Hamilton-Farey

Landlord [NAME] 11 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

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

1. The rent is: £ 3,000

Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 December 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 1 October 2022

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 LTA 1985.

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord 3 beds and mattresses, wardrobes, dining table and chairs, white goods, TV stand.

9. Description of premises Three bedroom maisonette on ground and first floors comprising living/dining room, 3 beds, bathroom, kitchen, private garden.

Chairman Aileen Hamilton-Farey Date of Decision 2 April 2024

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to a fair rent based on the property's condition.
  • The tenant is entitled to a rent reduction due to the poor condition of the property.
  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a fair determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

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 £3,000 per month.

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 according to the law.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the lawful determination of rent under the Housing Act.

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 can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence likely included details of the property and the tenancy agreement.

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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