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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164325

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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 £595 starting from March 7, 2023, following the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ 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 £595 per month.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, tenants can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.

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

📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £595 per month, effective from 7th March 2023.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £595 effective from March 7, 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/37UF/MNR/2023/0026

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 7 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT], Miss [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

1. The rent is: £595 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 7th March 2023

3. The amount included for services is not applicable

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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 7th August 2019

5. Length of the term or rental period 6 months

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord & Tenant Act

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises A small mid terraced house with entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen. On the first floor the landing leads to two bedrooms and bathroom. UPVC double glazing. Gas central heating. Small rear garden.

[NAME] of Decision 22/05/2023

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent to be £595 per month.
  • The decision on the rent takes effect from 7th March 2023.
  • The amount included for services is not applicable in this rent determination.
  • The tenancy commenced on 7th August 2019.
  • The property is described as a small mid-terraced house with two bedrooms and a bathroom.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £595, effective from March 7, 2023.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £595 per month, effective from March 7, 2023, 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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