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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. The decision sets the weekly rent excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 6 April 2020.

⚖️ 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, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the open-market rent, considering factors like the type of tenancy and any notices given under certain grounds.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set 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 decision sets the weekly rent excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 6 April 2020.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CU/MNR/2020/0011

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]

[NAME] 178 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £83.12 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 06 April 2020

3. The amount included for services is £6.59 Per Week

4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 23 February 2015

6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly

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 A self contained first floor flat approached via a communal entrance. The flat comprises hallway, lounge, kitchen, one bedroom and bathroom. It has electric heating. There are communal gardens and parking.

[NAME] of Decision 27 August 2020

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £83.12 per week.
  • The decision on the rent determination took effect from April 6, 2020.
  • The rent amount included £6.59 per week for services.
  • The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy that began on February 23, 2015.
  • The property was described as a self-contained first-floor flat with one bedroom and electric heating.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set 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 to be fair and reasonable.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument about the fairness and reasonableness of the rent was crucial.

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 can seek a rent determination if they believe their rent is unfair.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence regarding the property and the current rent were important.

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 get advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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