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Rent Assessment for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has determined the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1,975 starting from January 8, 2025, following the criteria outlined in the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the monthly rent of £1,975.

Topics

rent assessmentassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding certain factors like improvements made by the tenant.

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📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,975 per calendar month, excluding certain charges but including others as specified by the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £1,975 per calendar month, effective from 8 January 2025. The decision was based on the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00FF/MNR/2025/0606

Notice of the Rent Assessment Committee Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

Address of Premises

The Tribunal members were 2 Queen Anne’s [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME] J Gittus

Landlord’s Name Address

Tenant

1. The rent is: £1,975.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 8 January 2025

3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 8 March 2023

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs Per Section 11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.

8. Description of premises End link three storey house with 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms (two en-suite), plus family bathroom and ground floor laundry room. Enclosed rear yard.

Tribunal Judge

MR22 [COMPANY] 134 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] [NAME] [NAME] [NAME] of Decision 27 February 2025

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed according to statutory criteria.|Allowed A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.|Allowed A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed according to statutory guidelines.|Allowed A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.|Allowed A tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.|Allowed A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.|Allowed A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.|Allowed A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy in accordance with the Housing Act 1988.|Allowed

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.|Other

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,975 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified charges.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £1,975 per calendar month.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £1,975 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified charges, as required by the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988 Section 14 to assess 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, confirming the rent at £1,975 per calendar month.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be assessed according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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