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. The rent was set at £1850.00 per month, effective from June 5, 2022.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to 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 an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would 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 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 took effect on 5 June 2022, setting the monthly rent at £1850.00 excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AW/MNR/2022/0085
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]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT]
[RESPONDENT] ℅ Mrs [RESPONDENT] [NAME], 20a [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1850.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 05 June 2022
*3. The amount included for services is
negligible 0.00 Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 5th March 2016
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Sect 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord As set out in section 6b of the tenants application.
9. Description of premises A refurbished ground floor studio flat with separate kitchen and bathroom forming part of a five storey building.
[NAME] of Decision 18th July 2022
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requests a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- There are no factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided similar cases.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1850.00 per month.
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 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around 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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal if they have an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as tenancy agreements and financial records would be relevant.
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 recommended to consult a solicitor for advice on how to proceed with a case like this.