AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·01 February 2023

First-tier Tribunal sets rent for assured periodic tenancy

Case No.

📌 In brief

In this case, the First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was fixed at £650 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as required by the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancy agreementsrent determination

Provisions

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

📖 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. 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.

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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the rent at £650 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 19 February 2020.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BY/MNR/2020/0006

Notice of the Tribunal Decision and

(Section 14 Determination)

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were

26 [ADDRESS]

[POSTCODE] [NAME] [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] & [RESPONDENT]

10 Frenchwood Knoll, Preson [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME] & [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £650.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 February 2020

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

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 19.11.17

6. Rental period monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per clauses B4, 5, D3, 6, 7 of the tenancy agreement dated 19.06.17 and section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None

9. Description of premises

Two-storey, three-bedroom semi-detached house with kitchen, two living rooms. bathroom/wc, driveway and gardens.

[NAME] of Decision 07.12.20

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

The tenant is entitled to a register of rents under the Housing Act 1988.
The property's condition and lack of modernisation justify a market rent adjustment.
The market rental value considers the property's age, location, and state of repair.
A fair determination of rent is required under an assured periodic tenancy.
Rent registration under an assured periodic tenancy is mandated by Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £650 per month.

Who was involved?

The tenant and the landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which requires a register of rents 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 requirement to provide a register of rents under the Housing Act 1988.

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

The decision was for the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should ensure their rent is registered according to the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The tenancy agreement and the relevant sections of the Housing Act 1988 were important.

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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