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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172276

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent was set according to the Housing Act 1988, considering the specific details of the tenancy.

⚖️ 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 2-bedroom mid-terrace property.

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 they pay under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide what the rent should be based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market. The application cannot be made if the rent is already set by a previous tribunal decision or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £575, effective from 1 August 2019.

📜 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 into account the relevant statutory provisions and the specific circumstances of the tenancy.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/17UK/MNR/2019/0027

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 17 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] [NAME]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] c/o [NAME] [RESPONDENT], 182 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £575.00 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 August 2019

3. The amount included for services is/is

not applicable --- Per

4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 9 July 2015

6. Length of the term or rental period periodic

7. Allocation of liability for repairs s11

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord negligible

9. Description of premises 2 bedroom mid terrace property with double glazing, gas central heating and car park space.

[NAME] of Decision 9 July 2019

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal set the rent at £575.00 per month.
  • The decision on the rent takes effect from 1 August 2019.
  • The property is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house with modern features and a parking space.

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 for an assured periodic tenancy at £575, effective from 1 August 2019.

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 £575 per month, effective from 1 August 2019, 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 that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent for the 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 seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify.

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