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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 £590, which took effect in November 2022.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of 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 can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous tribunal decision or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, tenants 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 property in the open market.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £590 per month, effective from November 2022.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BL/MNR/2022/0200

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 4 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [NAME] c/o [RESPONDENT], 21a [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 590.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 23 November 2022

3. The amount included for services is Not applicable Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 23 March 2021

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Cooker, washing machine, carpets and curtains

8. Description of premises A terraced house with shared passageway; no garden; central heating, double glazing; open-plan lounge/dining room; small galley kitchen; 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single; bathroom (shower, wash hand basin, wc).

[NAME] of Decision 27 February 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.

⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • The request is consistently granted by the court.
  • There are no significant opposing arguments presented.
  • The court upholds the tenant's right to have their rent determined.
  • All cases where the tenant follows the proper procedure are allowed.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • No specific factors identified as leading to an unfavorable outcome for the tenant.

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 £590 per month.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which allows for rent determination for assured periodic tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, specifically 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.

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

The decision was for the tenant, setting the rent as requested.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can seek rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.

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 legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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