14 Determination of rent by [tribunal]

14  Determination of rent by [tribunal]

(1)     Where, under subsection (4)(a) of section 13 above, a tenant refers to [the appropriate tribunal] a notice under subsection (2) of that section, the [appropriate tribunal] shall determine the rent at which, subject to subsections (2) and (4) below, the [appropriate tribunal] consider that the dwelling-house concerned might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under an assured tenancy—

(a)     which is a periodic tenancy having the same periods as those of the tenancy to which the notice relates;

(b)     which begins at the beginning of the new period specified in the notice;

(c)     the terms of which (other than relating to the amount of the rent) are the same as those of the tenancy to which the notice relates; and

(d)     in respect of which the same notices, if any, have been given under any of Grounds 1 to 5 of Schedule 2 to this Act, as have been given (or have effect as if given) in relation to the tenancy to which the notice relates.

(2)     In making a determination under this section, there shall be disregarded—

(a)     any effect on the rent attributable

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