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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165222

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £89.94, which took effect on April 4, 2022. 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, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £89.94 per week.

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. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £89.94, effective from 4 April 2022.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £89.94 effective from April 4, 2022.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CM/MNR/2022/0039

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 21 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT], 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £89.94 Per Week (including any amounts in para 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4 April 2022

3. The amount included for service charges Not applicable

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 4 January 2010

5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished

8. Description of premises Ex local authority 1 Reception, 2 Bedroom, Semi-Detached House with gardens front and rear

[NAME] of Decision 21 April 2022

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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 £89.94 per week.
  • The decision on the rent determination takes effect from 4 April 2022.
  • The property is described as an unfurnished, ex-local authority, two-bedroom, semi-detached house with gardens.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The decision set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £89.94 per week, effective from 4 April 2022.

What was the dispute about?

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

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £89.94 per week, effective from 4 April 2022, based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

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.

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

The decision was for the person who brought the case.

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 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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