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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £500 per calendar month, starting from 1 July 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ 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. 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. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then set the rent at a level that a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property 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 Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £500 per calendar month, effective from 1 July 2024, under the Housing Act 1988.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/36UF/MNR/2024/0197

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 [NAME]-on-Rawcliffe Pickering [POSTCODE]

J A Platt J Fraser

Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT]

3 West Garth, Sherburn, Malton [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £500 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

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

3. The amount included for services is: not applicable

4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 1 October 2016

5. Rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

NA

9. Description of premises

4 Bedroom terraced house barn conversion

Chairman J A Platt Date of Decision 2 October 2024

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £500 per calendar month.
  • The tribunal's decision on the rent determination took effect on July 1, 2024.
  • The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy that began on October 1, 2016.
  • The property is a 4-bedroom terraced house barn conversion.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £500 per calendar 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 for rent determinations.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the statutory requirements for rent determination 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 determination under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence likely included details of the tenancy agreement and 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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