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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £2400

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £2400 per month, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a rent determination 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 their assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination 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 charge for a similar property in the open market.

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 (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £2400 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2021/0056

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 3 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord Curran & [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenants M Fitzgerald, [NAME]

1. The rent is: £ 2400 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 11 October 2020

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable n/a Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included n/a

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 11 August 2017

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly periodic

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per tenancy

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord none

9. Description of premises Semi detached Edwardian double fronted two storey house. Gardens and side parking space. GF 2 rooms Kitchen Study, FF 4 rooms bath WC.

[NAME] of Decision 18 June 2021

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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 2400 pounds per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent determination takes effect from October 11, 2020.
  • The property is a semi-detached Edwardian house with gardens and a side parking space.
  • The property has two rooms, a kitchen, and a study on the ground floor, and four rooms, a bath, and a WC on the first floor.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £2400 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 allows for rent determinations for assured periodic tenancies.

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 the 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 can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988 if they have an assured periodic tenancy.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and statutory requirements was likely considered.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions like this can often be appealed to a higher court.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It is recommended to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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