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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £506.25

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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 £506.25, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set a specific monthly rent amount.

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 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 tenancy.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £506.25, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £506.25 excluding certain charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No.

JM/LON/00AP/MNR/2023/0049

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] [NAME]

[RESPONDENT]

Landlord

[APPELLANT]

479 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant

[NAME]

1. The rent is: £

506.25

Per

Calendar Month

(excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is:

27 June 2023

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable

None

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced

12 November 1998

6. Length of the term or rental period

Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs

Section 11

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None

9. Description of premises

A one bedroomed flat situated above a retail parade fronting [ADDRESS]. The access is through a shared staircase and common areas shared by 5 flats. The property comprise Living room/ kitchen/diner, shower room with WC and bedroom

[NAME] of Decision

27 June 2023

📊 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 £506.25 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent determination takes effect from 27 June 2023.
  • The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy that commenced on 12 November 1998.
  • The property is a one-bedroom flat with shared access and common areas.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £506.25, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should include or exclude certain charges.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £506.25 per month, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, Section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 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 can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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