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Tribunal sets £1,700/month rent for assured tenancy in St Albans

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1,700, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the tenancy starting May 18, 2016.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, in this case involving a terraced house in St. Albans.

Topics

rent assessmentassured periodic tenancy

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. 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.

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

📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,700 per month, excluding certain charges.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 18 November 2020, setting the monthly rent at £1,700 excluding water rates and council tax.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AB/MNR/2021/0021

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 34 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Judge F J Silverman Ms M Krisko FRICS

Landlord [NAME] [ADDRESS], St. Albans, Hertfordshire, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mrs. [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1,700 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 18 November 2020

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable NIL Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced May 18 2016

6. Length of the term or rental period 1 year

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord does all repairs ,tenant responsible for fair wear and tear

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Yes

9. Description of premises Terraced house 2 living rooms , 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, garden

Chairman Judge F J Silverman Date of Decision 12 May 2021

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent to be £1,700 per month.
  • The decision on the rent assessment takes effect from 18 November 2020.
  • The landlord is responsible for all repairs, with the tenant liable for fair wear and tear.
  • The premises are described as a terraced house with four bedrooms and a garden.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,700 per month.

What was the dispute about?

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

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £1,700 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 set 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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