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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. They set the monthly rent at £1100, excluding some charges, starting from December 2, 2020.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have the rent for their assured periodic tenancy determined by the Tribunal.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy, except for a relevant low-cost tenancy, to apply to the appropriate 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £1100 excluding certain charges, effective from December 2, 2020.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

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 127 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Ms [RESPONDENT]-Farey

Landlord [NAME] ([APPELLANT] 122 Loampit Vale, London, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME] [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1100.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 02 December 2020

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable n/a Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 11 July 2011

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 LTA 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises An unfurnished one bedroom flat with living room, kitchen bathroom and garden together with basement storage.

Chairman Judge Hamilton- Farey Date of Decision 2 December 2020

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AZ/MNR/2020/0002

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.

⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant holds an assured periodic tenancy.
  • The tenant requests the rent be determined by the Tribunal.
  • The request is made to the appropriate tribunal.
  • The tribunal has the authority to determine rent for assured periodic tenancies.
  • The tenant's application is in accordance with relevant procedures.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • (No factors identified as leading to unfavorable outcomes for the claimant based on the provided cases.)

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 £1100 per month.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which allows for rent determination 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 lawful process for determining rent under an assured periodic tenancy.

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 can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence likely included details of the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records.

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 get legal advice from a solicitor for such cases.

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