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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1725 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 20th January 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AE/MNR/2023/0039

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]

Landlord Brent House [RESPONDENT] -[NAME],19 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ £1725.0 0 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 20th January 2023

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable n/a Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced Noon 20th September 2021

6. Length of the term or rental period One year

7. Allocation of liability for repairs LL external / structural and decoration and white goods

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord One sofa, 2 beds, 2 sets of wardrobes, 2 chest of drawers, washing machine, dishwasher, 5 small tables and a TV stand

9. Description of premises 3rd floor flat 2 bedrooms , kitchen and bathroom , living room and balcony access to communal garden but no car parking.

[NAME] of Decision 12th April 2023

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The decision on the rent determination took effect from January 20, 2023.
  • The landlord is responsible for external, structural, and decoration repairs, as well as white goods.
  • The landlord provided several items of furniture, including a sofa, beds, wardrobes, and kitchen appliances.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1725 per 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 Section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

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

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 seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and statutory requirements was considered.

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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