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Tribunal dismisses rent setting claim for assured tenancy in Saltburn by the Sea

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the monthly rent at £710, excluding water rates and council tax but including any additional amounts specified in the judgment.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy in Saltburn by the Sea.

Topics

tenancyrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under this section, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, such an application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. When an application is made, the tribunal will determine the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.

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

📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £710.00 per calendar month by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, setting a monthly rate excluding water and council tax.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Dismissed

MR22

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EE/MNR/2023/0358

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 Flat 4, 11 Marine Parade, Saltburn by the Sea, [POSTCODE]

Mr I [NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] [NAME]

Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] c/o [NAME] [ADDRESS], Saltburn by the Sea [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £710.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 21 October 2023

3. The amount included for services is: not applicable

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 21 January 2022

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises 2 Bedroom Flat in former mid terrace house now in 6 flats overlooking the sea front

[NAME] of Decision 30 November 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • A tenant disputes the landlord's proposed rent increase.
  • A tenant requests a fair determination of their rent by a tribunal.
  • A tenant asks for their rent and terms of a periodic tenancy to be assessed by the First-tier Tribunal.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £710 per month.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Saltburn by the Sea.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £710 per month based on 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 against the person who brought the case, as the rent was set at £710 per month.

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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