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Tribunal sets £7095 per quarter rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent was set according to the Housing Act 1988, considering the specific details of the tenancy agreement.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £7095.00 per quarter.

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 decide on the open-market rent, considering factors like the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £7095.00 per quarter, excluding certain taxes but including service charges.

📜 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 into account the relevant statutory provisions and the specific circumstances of the tenancy.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AW/MNR/2021/0026

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 50 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord [RESPONDENT], St. [ADDRESS], Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 7095.00 Per Quarter (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 29 December 2020

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 6th December 1998

6. Length of the term or rental period Quarterly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Fully Repairing Agreement (Tenant)

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises Terraced house comprising one bedroom, dressing room, living room, kitchen bathroom/wc. Outside garden/yard.

[NAME] of Decision Monday 10th May 2021

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal set the rent at £7095.00 per quarter.
  • The decision on the rent takes effect from 29 December 2020.
  • The tenancy agreement started on 6th December 1998.
  • The tenant is responsible for all repairs under a fully repairing agreement.
  • The property is a terraced house with one bedroom, dressing room, living room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, and an outside garden/yard.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £7095.00 per quarter, excluding water rates and council tax.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Newcastle upon Tyne.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £7095.00 per quarter, excluding water rates and council tax, based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine 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, as the rent was set according to their request.

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, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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