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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 £1050 per month, effective from 1 August 2024. This decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) on 6 November 2024.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a rent determination 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 can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for renting the property in the open market. The application cannot be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision 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 Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1050 per month, effective from 1 August 2024. The decision was made on 6 November 2024 by Chairman Nicholas Wint.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2024/0176

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 87 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 46 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £1050 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 August 2024

3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 November 2017 5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic 6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A 8. Description of premises 3 bed mid terrace house with living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom

[NAME] of Decision 6 November 2024

📊 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 tenant was entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The determined rent for the property was set at £1050 per month.
  • The decision on the rent determination takes effect from August 1, 2024.
  • The property is described as a three-bedroom mid-terrace house with several rooms.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1050 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, setting the rent according to the statutory requirements.

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 statutory requirements for determining rent under an assured periodic tenancy.

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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The statutory provisions under the Housing Act 1988 were the primary basis for the decision.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.

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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