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Tribunal sets £1000/month rent for assured tenancy in Burton on Trent

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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 £1000, starting from October 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, setting a monthly rent of £1000 for an assured periodic tenancy in Burton on Trent.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

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 set by a previous determination or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.

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📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1000, effective from October 2023.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1000 per month, effective from October 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FN/MNR/2023/0198

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 256 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], Burton on Trent, [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

1. The rent is: £1000 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 October 2023

3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -

4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 31 October 2022

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

9. Description of premises 2 storey terraced house with two living rooms, 3 bedrooms and bathroom and kitchen

[NAME] of Decision 8 Janaury 2024

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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 £1000 per month.
  • The decision on the rent determination took effect from October 1, 2023.
  • The property is a two-storey terraced house with two living rooms, three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen.
  • The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy, and the rental period is monthly.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1000, effective from 1 October 2023.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £1000 per month based on the Housing Act 1988.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to set 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, setting the rent at £1000 per month.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be set according to the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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