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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, setting the monthly rent at £2,100 excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy 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 can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.

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

📖 Technical summary

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

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £2,100 excluding water rates and council tax.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AK/MNR/2022/0208

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 41 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

J A Naylor MRICS FIRPM

Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 20 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £ 2,100. Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 27th February 2023

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 February 2017

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord repairs

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises A 3, 4 bedroomed house ( 4th bedroom on the ground floor ) with garden double glazing and central heating

Chairman J A NAYLOR MRICS FIRPM Date of Decision 27 February 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be £2,100.
  • The decision on the rent amount takes effect from February 27, 2023.
  • The property is a 3 or 4 bedroom house with a garden, double glazing, and central heating.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £2,100 excluding water rates and council tax.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved in the dispute over the rent.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for determining rents under assured periodic tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied to determine the rent.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to set 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 a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence included details of the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.

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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