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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. They set the weekly rent at £95, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand their financial obligations under their tenancy agreement.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.

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, setting the weekly rent at £95 excluding certain costs.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2023/0060

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 19 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]

[RESPONDENT] [COMPANY] 70 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £95.00 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 £4.20 Per week

4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 8 July 2019 6. Length of the term or rental period weekly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None. 9. Description of premises Ground Floor Flat in purpose built block.

[NAME] of Decision 8 September 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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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 £95.00 per week.
  • The decision on the rent takes effect from April 3, 2023.
  • The amount included for services in the rent is £4.20 per week.
  • The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy that commenced on July 8, 2019.
  • The landlord is responsible for repairs as per Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the weekly rent at £95 for an assured periodic tenancy.

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 determining rents.

Which laws or rules were applied?

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

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument focused on the statutory requirements for determining rent under an assured periodic tenancy.

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

The decision was for the tenant, confirming the rent amount.

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.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions like this can often be appealed to a higher court.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It's always recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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