First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £1710, excluding water rates and council tax, and the decision took effect on April 15, 2022.
⚖️ 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, 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 open-market rent, considering factors such as the type of tenancy and any improvements made by the tenant.
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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on April 15, 2022, setting the monthly rent at £1710 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BH/MNR/2022/0076
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 16 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[RESPONDENT] [NAME] [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 20 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1710 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 15th April 2022
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable Nil Per -
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 21 December 2014
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Tenancy Agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A three bedroomed house which offers Lounge , sitting room, kitchen, rear extension, three bedrooms and bathroom/WC. There is a garden to the rear. The garage is not demised to the property.
[NAME] of Decision 12th August 2022
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be 1710 pounds.
- The decision on the rent amount takes effect from April 15, 2022.
- No amount was included for services, or it was considered negligible.
- The tenancy began on December 21, 2014, with a monthly rental period.
- The property is a three-bedroom house with a lounge, sitting room, kitchen, rear extension, and a garden.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1710, excluding water rates and council tax.
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, determining the rent amount and its effective date.
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 application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case.
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?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions 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.