First-tier Tribunal Sets Annual Rent for Assured Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the annual rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £17,160 per year, starting from March 19, 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined annually under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might 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 set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the annual rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy, setting the rent at £17,160 per annum, effective from 19 March 2024. The decision was made under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2024/0186
Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination or Section 22 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 14
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME] Member [NAME] Member
[RESPONDENT], 22 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 17,160 Per annum (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 March 2024
*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 09 August 1985
6. Length of the term or rental period Annual
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 L&T Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Standalone electric oven with hob and fridge freezer together with flooring coverings in the hallway, bedroom and bathroom and a rug for the living room.
9. Description of premises Self-contained, two room flat with kitchen and bathroom with WC on the 6th floor of a Victorian inner terraced property.
[NAME] of Decision 28 March 2025
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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 property has significant defects.
- Rent should reflect the property's condition.
- Rent should be adjusted according to local market conditions.
- Rent should be set at the fair market value.
- Rent should be determined based on comparable properties in the area.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The annual rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy was set at £17,160 per annum.
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 allows for annual rent determinations 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 that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the annual rent.
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 expect their rent to be determined annually under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the current market conditions for similar properties 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.