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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4167291

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £582 per month, effective from August 26, 2021. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a detached 2-bedroom bungalow.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

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 an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £582 per month, effective from 26 August 2021.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 26 August 2021, setting the monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00GG/MNR/2021/0044

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 10 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mrs [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [NAME] 12 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £582 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 26 August 2021

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

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 26 February 2018

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly periodic

6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 applies

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises Detached 2 Bedroom bungalow with garage

Chairman Judge Barlow Date of Decision 9 November 2021

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant was entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
  • The Tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £582 per month.
  • The decision on the rent amount took effect from 26 August 2021.
  • The tenancy was a monthly periodic assured tenancy that began on 26 February 2018.

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 at £582 for the claimant's assured periodic tenancy, effective from 26 August 2021.

What was the dispute about?

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

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £582 per month, effective from 26 August 2021, based on the claimant's application under the Housing Act 1988.

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 claimant's application to set the rent at £582 per month for her 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.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can apply to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify.

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