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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured 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 £1170 per month starting January 2024.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

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 on the open-market rent, considering factors like the type of tenancy and any improvements made by the tenant.

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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1170 per month effective January 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BR/MNR/2023/0437

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 15 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tribunal Judge C [NAME] Tribunal Member S [NAME]

[COMPANY] c/o [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1170.00 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 January 2024

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable

Per

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 02/06/2018

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord No furniture provided.

9. Description of premises 3-bed end Terraced House; Ground Floor: hall, living room, kitchen, cloakroom. 1st Floor: 3 beds (2 doubles/1 single); bathroom: water closet/WashHandBasin/Bath/Walk-in shower. Garden to rear; driveway with parking for 2 cars.

[NAME] of Decision 26 March 2024

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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 £1170.00 per calendar month.
  • The new rent determination takes effect from January 2, 2024.
  • The property is a 3-bedroom end terraced house with specific room configurations and amenities.
  • The tenancy agreement outlines the allocation of liability for repairs.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1170 per month.

Who was involved?

The tenant and the landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which allows for rent determinations for assured periodic tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

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

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 under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.

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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