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Rent Determination for Assured Shorthold Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent and service charges for an assured shorthold tenancy. The decision was made under the Housing Act 1988 and set out the monthly rent and the services included in the tenancy agreement.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have the rent and service charges determined according to the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determinationassured shorthold tenancy

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 the determination of a fair rent. However, applications cannot be made if the rent has already been determined under this section, if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy, or if the tenancy falls under certain conditions outlined in section 20(4) of the Act.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent and service charges for an assured shorthold tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent and service charges for an assured shorthold tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision specified the monthly rent and the services included in the tenancy agreement.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BH/MNR/2021/0115

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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 14 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £ 360.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 July 2021

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable

Per

5. Date assured shorthold tenancy commenced 15 June 2012

6. Length of the term or rental period Calendar month

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Tenant-interior decoration (room) S.11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Bed, cupboard, chest of drawers

9. Description of premises A small double bedroom room on ground floor of Victorian mid terrace house with shared use of kitchen, bathroom, wc

[NAME] of Decision 28th July 2021

📊 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 tenant is entitled to a rent reduction based on the condition of the property.
  • A tenant is entitled to a fair market rent for their assured periodic tenancy based on the property's condition and local rental values.
  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent and service charges determined according to the Housing Act 1988.
  • A tenant is entitled to a fair rent adjustment taking into account the condition of the property.
  • A tenant is entitled to a fair market rent adjusted for the condition of the property.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the rent and service charges for an assured shorthold tenancy.

Who was involved?

The decision involved a landlord and a tenant.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for determining rent and service charges.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 22 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent and service charges.

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 guidance on rent and service charges.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The tenancy agreement and the relevant sections of the Housing Act 1988 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 cases involving rent determination.

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