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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £1250

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1250, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made on 6 November 2024 by Mr a person and Mr a person.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy as per 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 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 based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar periodic 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1250 per month, effective from 17 July 2024. The decision was made by Mr Nicholas Wint and Mr David Satchwell on 6 November 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CS/MNR/2024/0182

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 53 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 90 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME], [APPELLANT] [NAME], [APPELLANT] [NAME], [APPELLANT] [NAME], [NAME]

1. The rent is: £1250 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 July 2024

3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 September 2022

5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic 6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A 8. Description of premises 6 bed terraced house with living room, kitchen and bathroom

[NAME] of Decision 6 November 2024

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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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 £1250 per month.
  • The decision on the rent determination will take effect from 17 July 2024.
  • The property is a 6-bedroom terraced house with a living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
  • The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy, which commenced on 17 September 2022.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1250 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, setting the rent according to the terms of the tenancy agreement.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 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 tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for determining their rent.

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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