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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 £625 per month, starting from January 8, 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy according to 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 an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar periodic 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 £625 per calendar month, effective from 8 January 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CT/MNR/2023/0271

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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] [RESPONDENT] 1668 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £625.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 8 January 2024

3. The amount included for services is not applicable

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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 9 February 2020

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Part furnished.

8. Description of premises First floor one bedroom self-contained flat in purpose built block.

Chairman [NAME] of Decision 14 March 2024

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the assured periodic tenancy to be £625.00 per calendar month.
  • The new rent determination takes effect from January 8, 2024.
  • The tenancy began on February 9, 2020, as an assured periodic tenancy.
  • The premises are described as a first-floor one-bedroom self-contained flat in a purpose-built block.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £625 per month.

Who was involved?

The landlord and the tenant were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides guidelines for rent determination.

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 for determining the rent.

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

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence included the terms of the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

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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