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Rent Assessment for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Case No.

📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £945, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes service charges.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancy assessmentrent 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 they pay under their assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous tribunal decision or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide what rent the property could reasonably expect in the open market.

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) assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £945 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No.

JM/LON/00AJ/MNR/2023/0107

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

[ADDRESS], [ADDRESS], Greenford, [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]

Landlord

[RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant

[NAME]

1. The rent is: £

945.00

Per

Calendar Month

(excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is:

4th July 2023

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced

31st August 2012

6. Length of the term or rental period

Periodic

7. Allocation of liability for repairs

In accordance with agreement

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None

9. Description of premises

A 1930s built first floor flat forming part of a three storey block with living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, garage.

[NAME] of Decision

19TH July 2023

📊 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 to be £945.00.
  • The new rent decision takes effect from July 4, 2023.
  • The tenancy is periodic, having started on August 31, 2012.
  • The landlord is not responsible for providing furniture.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

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, setting the rent at £945 per month.

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 lawful assessment of rent under the Housing Act 1988.

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 assessment 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 advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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