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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4152436

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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 £1000, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from May 20th, 2024.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £1000 per month.

Topics

tenancy determinationrent calculation

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 their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1000, effective from 20 May 2024.

📜 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 £1000 per month, effective from 20 May 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CU/MNR/2024/0024

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 68a [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 294 - 310 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £1000.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 20 May 2024

3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 February 2023

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises Modern Four Bedroom Semi- [NAME] of Decision 20 May 2024

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the premises to be £1000.00 per month.
  • The decision on the rent determination takes effect from 20 May 2024.
  • The amount included for services is not applicable in this rent calculation.
  • The assured tenancy commenced on 1 February 2023.
  • The rental period for the tenancy is monthly.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1000 per month, effective from 20 May 2024.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about setting the correct monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £1000 per month 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.

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 expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify.

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