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Rent Determination for Assured Shorthold Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £315, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed according to the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancy assessmentrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.22

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 22 allows a tenant of an assured shorthold tenancy to apply to an appropriate tribunal for a determination of the rent if the rent is considered excessively high compared to similar properties in the area. The tribunal will assess whether the rent is significantly higher than what could reasonably be expected based on local rental levels.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) assessed the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £315 excluding certain charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BA/MNR/2019/0039

Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Shorthold Tenancies (Section 22 Determination)

Housing Act 1988 Section 22

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 26 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] JP CQSW

Landlord [NAME] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £ 315.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 21 June 2019

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable 6.68 Per Week

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured shorthold tenancy commenced 18 February 2006

6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly Periodic

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises 2 story, brick/tile end on terrace house built circa 1920 compromising; 4 rooms, kitchen, bathroom/WC and separate WC

[NAME] of Decision Friday 21st June 2019

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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 £315.00 per week.
  • The decision on the rent assessment took effect on June 21, 2019.
  • The amount included for services in the rent was determined to be £6.68 per week.
  • The tenancy was a weekly periodic assured shorthold tenancy that began on February 18, 2006.
  • The landlord is responsible for repairs as per Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the weekly rent for an assured shorthold tenancy at £315, excluding certain charges.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved in the dispute over rent.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for assessing rents.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied to determine the rent.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to assess the rent.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the tenant, setting the rent as requested.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent assessment through the First-tier Tribunal.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence such as tenancy agreements and financial records were likely 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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