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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Case No.

📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £435 per week, effective from 11th September 2023, 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. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.

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 set was £435 per week, effective from 11th September 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BH/MNR/2023/0166

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 22 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord [COMPANY] 15b-15c [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £ 435.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 11th September 2023

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable Nil Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 20th February 2012

6. Length of the term or rental period One Week

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord -with the exception of internal decoration

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises A 2 Storey end of terrace house comprising 3 bedrooms , living room , kitchen, bathroom separate WC , garden .

[NAME] of Decision 11 September 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.

⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • No specific factors identified as leading against the claimant in these cases.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

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 at £435 per week.

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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for 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?

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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