Tribunal sets £535/month rent for assured periodic tenancy in Milton Keynes
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £535.00 per month, starting from October 15, 2019. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which applies to assured periodic tenancies in need of repairs and improvements.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. However, the 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. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £535.00, effective from 15 October 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £535.00 per calendar month, effective from 15 October 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2019/0068
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] Ms [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 4 Little Meadow, Loughton, Milton Keynes, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 535.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 15 October 2019
3. The amount included for services is Not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 15 January 1996
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per s11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil
8. Description of premises 3 bedroom semi detached house in a cul-de-sac. In need of repairs and improvements. There is a front drive and back garden with a garage at the side. There is a lounge diner.
[NAME] of Decision 8 November 2019
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court grants the request to determine the rent under the specified act.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to a decision against the claimant in the provided cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £535 per month, effective from October 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Milton Keynes.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £535 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 for the tenant who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of rent through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.