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Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988

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📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1560, starting from January 2023. This decision was made according to the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant is entitled to have their rent set at a fair level, taking into account the specific circumstances of the tenancy, such as the inclusion of certain services and exclusions of others.

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 the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent that a willing landlord might 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1560, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in 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 £1560 per month, effective from January 2023. The decision was made based on the relevant statutory provisions and the circumstances of the tenancy.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BD/MNR/2023/0026

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 4 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] c/o [RESPONDENT], 104 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1560.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st January 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 2000

6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.

9. Description of premises A Victorian mid terrace house located in an established road with 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, rear garden.

[NAME] of Decision 28th June 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.

⚖️ 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 request is consistently granted by the court.
  • There are no significant opposing arguments presented in the cases.
  • The court upholds the tenant's right to have their rent determined.
  • All cases except one are decided in favor of the tenant.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • Only one case resulted in an outcome other than allowed, indicating minimal opposition.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1560, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £1560 per month, in line with the Housing Act 1988, which specifies how rents should be calculated for assured periodic tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied, specifically section 14 which deals with the determination of rent for assured periodic tenancies.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine a fair rent for the assured periodic tenancy.

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

The decision was in favour of the person who brought the case, as the rent was set according to their request.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be set according to the guidelines of the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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