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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 rent was set at £435.00 per month, starting from April 20th, 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 agreementsrent 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 determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original one, except for the rent amount.

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 £435.00 per calendar month, effective from 20 April 2019.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CB/MNR/2019/0028

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 83 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 1 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] & Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 435.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 20 April 2019

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

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 20 April 2018

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement dated 30.11.17

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises Split level ground floor flat with bathroom, living area, kitchen and yard at rear.

[NAME] of Decision 17 May 2019

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal set the rent for the property at £435.00 per calendar month.
  • The new rent decision became effective on 20 April 2019.
  • No amount was included for services in the rent determination.
  • The tenancy agreement started on 20 April 2018.
  • The tenancy is a monthly rental period.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £435.00 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 focused on 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 rent determination.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.

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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