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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4162605

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets the monthly rent at £700, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paragraph 3.

⚖️ Legal holding

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, a tenant is entitled to a rent determination setting the monthly rent at £700 for an assured periodic tenancy.

Topics

tenancyrent 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. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would 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 monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £700, effective from 7 August 2023.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets the monthly rent at £700, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paragraph 3.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Other

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EH/MNR/2023/0261

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 8 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] / 11968348 Trading as [NAME] 1 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £700.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 7 August 2023

3. The amount included for services is: not applicable

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 7 July 2020

5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not applicable

8. Description of premises 3 Bedroom semi-detached house

Chairman [NAME] of Decision 10 November 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed9 cases
Other2 cases
Dismissed1 case

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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 £700.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent amount took effect from 7 August 2023.
  • The rent amount excluded water rates and council tax.
  • The property was described as a 3 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £700, effective from 7 August 2023.

What was the dispute about?

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

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £700 per month, effective from 7 August 2023, following the provisions of 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 that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14, to determine the rent for an 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, as the rent was set according to their request.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for their assured periodic tenancy.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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