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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165925

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent was set at £745, effective from June 12, 2022, according to Section 14 of 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 £745.00 per month.

Topics

tenancy agreementsrent 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 might 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 £745.00, effective from 12 June 2022.

📜 Headnote Official document

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 took effect on 12 June 2022, setting the monthly rent at £745 excluding certain taxes.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2022/0040

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 96 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

[NAME] 291 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

1. The rent is: £745.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 June 2022

3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A

4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 12 February 2020

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 of Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not Applicable

9. Description of premises 2 storey semi-detached house comprising hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom with wash hand basin and separate WC. [ADDRESS] and single garage.

[NAME] of Decision 15 August 2022

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be £745.00.
  • The decision on the rent took effect from June 12, 2022.
  • The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy.
  • The tenancy commenced on February 12, 2020.
  • The landlord is responsible for repairs as per Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £745, effective from June 2022.

What was the dispute about?

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

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £745 per month, based on 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 centered on 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, confirming the rent at £745 per month.

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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