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 £1305 per month, excluding certain costs but including service charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their 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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1305 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BF/MNR/2020/0116
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 28 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 416 Gracepark Manor, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1305 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4 May 2020
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 30 May 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Calendar month
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord liable for all repairs except that the tenant must take reasonable care of the property
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Part furnished
9. Description of premises Mid-terraced inter-war house, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen bathroom/WC. Driveway. Rear garden
Chairman Mr [NAME] of Decision 18 February 2022
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading against the claimant in these cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
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, setting the rent at £1305 per month.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the calculation and determination of the rent under the Housing Act 1988.
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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records were considered.
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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.