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Rent Determination for Assured Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Judgment

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £245 per week, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new period, and the terms of the tenancy excluding the rent amount.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 1 August 2020.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

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 22 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 22 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ £245.00 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 August 2020

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable n/a Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced By succession June 1998

6. Length of the term or rental period weekly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 LTA 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises A first floor, two bedroom flats comprising two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, w.c. let on an assured tenancy from 1998.

[NAME] of Decision 23 October 2020

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AU/MNR/2020/0092

📊 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 £245.00 per week.
  • The decision regarding the rent takes effect from 1 August 2020.
  • The tenancy is an assured tenancy that commenced by succession in June 1998.
  • The premises consist of a first-floor, two-bedroom flat with a living room, kitchen, and w.c.

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 £245 per week.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

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

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

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

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 determination.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence likely included documentation related to the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.

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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