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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 £720, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax but including service charges.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.

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 based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar periodic 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 Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £720 excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2020/0042

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 126 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]

[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £720.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 September 2020

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 16 July 1990

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord -

9. Description of premises Three bedroom semi detached house

[NAME] of Decision 23 October 2020

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £720.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent amount took effect from 16 September 2020.
  • The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached house.
  • The tenancy began on 16 July 1990.
  • The landlord and tenant's liability for repairs is governed by the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £720.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved in the dispute over rent.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for determining rent.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied to determine the rent.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to set the rent.

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

The decision was for the tenant, setting the rent as requested.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions was considered.

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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