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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision was made under the Housing Act 1988 and took effect on April 1, 2019, with a monthly rent of £1470.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to 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 First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on April 1, 2019, setting the monthly rent at £1470 excluding certain charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AM/MNR/2019/0014

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 19 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], Canning town, London, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1470.00 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 April 2019

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable None Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced Around 1/01/1995

6. Length of the term or rental period 6 Month A.S.T

7. Allocation of liability for repairs As Tenancy Agreement

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises A mid terraced house built in the 1990s as part of a larger residential development. This two storey dwelling has 3 bedroom accommodation with garden

Chairman I [NAME] of Decision 26 April 2019

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.

⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant requests a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • No specific factors identified that went against the claimant in these cases.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1470 per month.

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 provides the framework for determining rent.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine 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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for 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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