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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £1350, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.

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) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £1350 excluding certain costs. The decision took effect on 13 September 2022.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AJ/MNR/2022/0114

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 13 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]

Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] [APPELLANT] 72a [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1350.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 13 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 October 1991

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Applies

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises Two storey terrace house c1900 comprising three rooms, kitchen and bathroom/wc, central heating and double glazing

[NAME] of Decision 10 October 2022

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent to be 1350.00 pounds per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent takes effect from 13 September 2022.
  • The property is a two-storey terrace house built around 1900.
  • The tenancy agreement started in October 1991.
  • The landlord is not providing any furniture with the property.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1350.

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, which provides guidelines for setting rents.

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 setting 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 guidance on setting rent.

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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