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Rent Assessment for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £731

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £731 per month, effective from February 2021, following the guidelines of the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

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. The tribunal will then decide what rent the property could reasonably expect in the open market if rented by a willing landlord. This applies to periodic tenancies where the periods match those of the current tenancy.

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 Tribunal assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £731 per month, effective from February 2021.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AY/MNR/2021/0028

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

2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord [RESPONDENT], 53-54 [ADDRESS],

[POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £ 731.00 Per

Calendar

Month

(excluding water rates and council

tax but including any amounts in

paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 February 2021

*3. The amount included for services is not

applicable

0.00 Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 16th December 1999

6. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 – Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None.

9. Description of premises

A purpose built ground floor maisonette with two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, scullery

and bathroom/WC

[NAME] of Decision

Wednesday 21st

June 2021

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The property's condition is poor.
  • The tenant has made improvements to the property.
  • Rent is assessed under the Housing Act 1988.
  • Rent is determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • A register of rents is requested under an assured periodic tenancy.

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 should be £731 per month.

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, which provides the framework for assessing rents.

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 to determine the 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 expect their rent to be assessed according to the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the property details were important.

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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