First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169876
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1300, starting from April 2020. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined by the Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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 apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar periodic tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1300, excluding certain costs but including service charges.
📜 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 £1300 per calendar month, effective April 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AC/MNR/2020/0035
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 17B [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 10 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1300.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable n/a Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1995
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A three-bedroom, two reception room, purpose built flat without central heating or double glazing on the second floor without lift.
[NAME] of Decision 1 October 2020
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in Bradford
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £530/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Horsforth
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1445/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168486
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £750
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £150 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1045/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in N9
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £788.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Leicester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1,700/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Determines New Rent for Statutory Periodic Tenancy
A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent adjustment based on the condition of the property.
- A tenant is entitled to a fair assessment of rent for their statutory periodic tenancy.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1300, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent to be charged for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1300 per month, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.