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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 weekly rent at £124.90, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision was made by a person, the Chairman of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a determination of the rent for an assured periodic tenancy 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 an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.

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 Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £124.90 per week, effective from April 6th, 2020. The decision was made by Mr Vernon Ward, Chairman of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CT/MNR/2020/0026

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 118 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] (Hons) FRICS

Landlord Midland Heart Address [ADDRESS], Birmingham, West Midlands, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £124.90 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 £34.13 Per Week

4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced Jan 2015

6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs L + T 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises Second floor flat with one bedroom

[NAME] (Hons) FRICS Date of Decision 1 June 2020

📊 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 weekly rent for the property to be £124.90.
  • The decision on the rent took effect from April 6, 2020.
  • The determined rent included £34.13 per week for services.
  • The property is described as a second-floor flat with one bedroom.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £124.90 per week.

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 allows for rent determination for assured periodic tenancies.

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 for determining the rent.

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 determination of their rent under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence such as the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records likely mattered.

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 cases like this.

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