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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147718

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1,150, which took effect on 16 July 2024. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £1,150 per month.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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 apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under similar conditions.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,150, effective from 16 July 2024.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets the monthly rent at £1,150, effective from 16 July 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CQ/MNR/2024/0112

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 5 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [APPELLANT] 12A [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £1,150.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 July 2024

3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per n/a

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 6 August 2021

5. Length of the term or rental period 12 months

6. Allocation of liability for repairs s 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises Three bedroom 1930s mid-terrace house

[NAME] B.Sc.(Est.Man.) FRICS Date of Decision 16 July 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 tribunal determined the new rent to be £1,150.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the new rent takes effect from 16 July 2024.
  • The amount included for services is not applicable in this tenancy.
  • The tenancy commenced on 6 August 2021 for a period of 12 months.
  • The premises are described as a three-bedroom 1930s mid-terrace house.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,150 per month, effective from July 16, 2024.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy in a three-bedroom house.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £1,150 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 for the assured periodic tenancy.

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 determined according to the relevant legislation.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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