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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 rent at £550 per month, starting from July 1st, 2019, following 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, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The decision takes into account the type of tenancy, the start date, and the terms of the existing 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 Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £550 per calendar month, effective from 1 July 2019, under the Housing Act 1988.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UK/MNR/2019/0048

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] BA, LL.M Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 5 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 550.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 July 2019

3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 March 2017

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per sections 11-15 Housing Act 1987

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

8. Description of premises 3 bedroom flat in tower block near city centre. On suite parking available.

[NAME] BA, LL.M Date of Decision 20 August 2019

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be £550.00.
  • The new rent decision takes effect from July 1, 2019.
  • The property is a three-bedroom flat located in a tower block near the city centre.
  • On-suite parking is available with the premises.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £550 per month.

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 in favour of 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 likely included 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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