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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. The rent was set at £895 per month, effective from August 2021. This decision was made according to the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent that 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £895 per month, effective from August 2021. The decision was based on the statutory requirements for rent determination.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Other

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FY/MNR/2021/0033

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 14 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 132 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £895.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 06 August 2021

3. The amount included for services is

not applicable

Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced December 2017

5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises A semi detached house with lounge, dining kitchen on the ground floor with cloakroom. On the first floor are four bedroom and bathroom. Bedroom 1 has a built in shower. Garage, garden, central heating and double glazing.

[NAME] of Decision 07/09/2021

📊 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 tribunal determined a fair rent of £895.00 per calendar month for the property.
  • The decision on the rent amount takes effect from 06 August 2021.
  • The property is a semi-detached house with specific features like four bedrooms and a garden.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £895 per month, effective from August 2021.

Who was involved?

The tenant and the landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the statutory requirements for rent determination 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 centered around the statutory requirements for determining the rent.

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

The decision was neutral, applying the statutory requirements.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The statutory requirements for rent determination were the primary evidence.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

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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