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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, setting the monthly rent at £1200. This decision ensures fair terms for tenants under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set 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 their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy. Additionally, certain factors like improvements made by the tenant or reductions due to non-compliance are disregarded when determining the rent.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1200 excluding certain charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AJ/MNR/2022/0156

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 19 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] [RESPONDENT] (PRS3) Address 16/[ADDRESS], Southend-on-sea, Essex, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1200 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 23 November 2022

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable

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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1980

6. Length of the term or rental period monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 applies

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord none

9. Description of premises Ground floor flat

[NAME] of Decision 13 December 2022

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the monthly rent for the property to be £1200.
  • The decision on the rent took effect from 23 November 2022.
  • The property is a ground floor flat.
  • The tenancy commenced in 1980.
  • The landlord is responsible for repairs under Section 11 of the Housing Act.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1200.

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 to ensure fair terms for the tenant.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine a fair 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 fair 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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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