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Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £275 per week, starting from 3 April 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application can't be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £275 per week, effective from 3 April 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. CAM/26UD/MNR/2023/0023

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 114 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

[COMPANY] [ADDRESS] HA9 OHP

Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 275 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3 April 2023

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 8 June 2020

6. Length of the term or rental period weekly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 applies

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises Purpose built maisonette comprising one living room, one double and two single bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom/wc. Central heating and double glazing by landlord

[NAME] of Decision 9 May 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £275 per week.

Who was involved?

The tenant and the landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides for the determination of rent for assured periodic tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

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 can expect their rent to be determined according to the relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the 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 advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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