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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163390

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📌 In brief

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £875 per month. The decision was based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, which allows landlords to determine the rent for such tenancies.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as determined in this case involving a modern semi-detached house.

Topics

tenancyrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under this section, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy period, and ensures that the terms of the tenancy remain consistent except for the rent amount.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £875, effective from 22 June 2023.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, setting a monthly rate excluding water and council tax.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CS/MNR/2023/0127

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 3 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT], 145 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £875 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 22 June 2023

3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -

4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 22 March 2018

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not applicable

9. Description of premises Modern 2 storey semi-detached house comprising open plan living room/ kitchen, downstairs WC, 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom. Garden to rear and one parking space to front.

Chairman Nicholas Wint FRICS Date of Decision 24 October 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed10 cases
Dismissed1 case
Other1 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 £875 per month.
  • The decision on the rent will take effect from 22 June 2023.
  • The property is a modern two-storey semi-detached house with specific features.

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 £875, effective from 22 June 2bk3.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, which needed to be set according to the Housing Act 1988.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £875 per month, effective from June 22, 2023, following the requirements of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, specifically Section 14, was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the appropriate 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, as the rent was set according to the Housing Act 1988.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

For someone in a similar situation, the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be set according to the Housing Act 1988, ensuring fair and lawful rent determination.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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