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Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set by First-tier Tribunal

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £104.68, effective from April 4th, 2022. This decision was made under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancyrent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering the reasonable expectation of what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set 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 Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 04 April 2022, setting the weekly rent at £104.68 excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2022/0013

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 17 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], Birmingham, West Midlands, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr & Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £104.68 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 04 April 2022

3. The amount included for services is £2.62 Per Week

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 31 January 2000

5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A

8. Description of premises Modern three bedroom end terrace house with parking

[NAME] of Decision 7 June 2022

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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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 £104.68 per week.
  • The decision on the rent amount takes effect from April 4, 2022.
  • The weekly rent includes £2.62 for services.
  • The property is described as a modern three-bedroom end terrace house with parking.

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 £104.68 per week.

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 for rent determinations.

Which laws or rules were applied?

Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the statutory requirements for determining rent under an assured periodic tenancy.

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 same section of the Housing Act.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence likely included details of the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records.

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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