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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £765 per month, effective from 10 February 2025, according to the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.

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📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £765 per month, effective from 10 February 2025.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BW/MNR/2024/0275 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 78 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Judge A Davies J O’Hare MRICS Landlord [RESPONDENT] 20/21, [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant Julia Johnson 1. The rent is: £765 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 10 February 2025 3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per 4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 12 April 2019 5. Rental period Monthly 6. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Cooker 8. Description of premises Semi-detached house. 2 Bedrooms and boxroom. Bathroom and ground floor toilet. Garden. Parking. Chairman A Davies Date of Decision 10 February 2025

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £765 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 determining rent.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around 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 determined according to the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the relevant statutory provisions.

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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