First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent amount, when it starts, and whether service charges can change were all determined according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the 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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision includes the amount of rent, the date it takes effect, and whether service charges are variable.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. FR/LON/00AR/MNR/2024/0312
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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 42 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £
Per
(excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is:
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced
6. Length of the term or rental period
7. Allocation of liability for repairs
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
9. Description of premises
Chairman
Date of Decision
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord.
How did the court decide, and why?
They used the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The application of the Housing Act 1988 to set the rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
For the tenant.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Details of the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often be appealed.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
Yes, a solicitor can provide valuable assistance in such cases.