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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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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 £627, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from September 28, 2022.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

tenancy agreementsrent determinations

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 they pay under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide what rent the property could reasonably expect in the open market if rented by a willing landlord. This applies to periodic tenancies where the periods match those of the current 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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £627 per month, effective from 28th September 2022.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FK/MNR/2022/0078

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

24 [ADDRESS],

[POSTCODE] [NAME]

Mr [APPELLANT]

Landlord I Taylor

Address

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: 627.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28th September 2022

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

4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 28th November 2021

6. Length of the term or rental period Six months

7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and tenant Act

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None

9. Description of premises

An end town house comprising porch, lounge, kitchen and rear sun room, on the first floor one double bedroom, 1 single bedroom and bathroom. Front and rear garden. Car parking space, Double glazed and gas central heating

Chairman [NAME] of Decision 13/01/2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be 627.00, excluding water rates and council tax.
  • The decision for the rent determination took effect on 28th September 2022.
  • The premises are described as an end town house with specific rooms and features.
  • The tenancy commenced on 28th November 2021 for a period of six months.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £627 per month.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the calculation of the rent 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 determining their rent.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence included details of the property and the terms of the tenancy agreement.

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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