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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135783

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the state of the property, which had several issues like dampness and faulty electrics.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, taking into account the condition of the premises and the services provided, as seen in this case involving a circa 1900 brick construction property.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then decide a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The decision takes into account the condition of the property, including any improvements or damages.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £880, effective from November 2024.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, taking into account the condition of the property, including issues such as dampness, mould, and defective electrics.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2024/0680

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 25 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

J White A [COMPANY]

[APPELLANT] 588 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £880 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 November 2024

3. The amount included for services is: N/A Per month

4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 1 May 2019

5. Rental period monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs

S 11 LTA 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished, no white goods. Landlord’s cooker

8. Description of premises Circa 1900 brick construction 2 bed small inner terrace with small back yard. Small bay to lounge Dated kitchen, bathroom. Defects at effective date, including dampness, mould, defective flooring and electrics

Chairman J White Date of Decision 1 April 2025

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The Tribunal determined the new monthly rent for the property to be £880.
  • The Tribunal's decision on the rent will become effective on November 1, 2024.
  • The property was described as a small two-bedroom inner terrace house with a small back yard.
  • The property had several defects, including dampness, mould, and issues with flooring and electrics.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £880, effective from November 2024.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the appropriate rent for an assured periodic tenancy given the condition of the property and the services provided.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £880 per month, considering the condition of the property, including issues like dampness, mold, and faulty electrics.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, section 14, was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the condition of the property, which included issues like dampness, mold, and faulty electrics.

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

The decision was for the person who brought the case, likely a tenant seeking a fair rent assessment.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be assessed based on the condition of their property and the services provided.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the exact evidence or documents that mattered.

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