First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Rent Assessment Committee decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £995 per month, starting from October 18, 2024. This decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed by the Rent Assessment Committee under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to 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 would charge for a similar property in the open market. The application can't be made if the rent is already determined by the tribunal or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set by the Rent Assessment Committee.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Rent Assessment Committee determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy to be £995 per calendar month, effective from 18th October 2024. The decision was made under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 Rent Assessment Panel File Ref No. MAN/00CE/MNR/2024/0274
Notice of the Rent Assessment Committee Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 14
Address of Premises
The Committee members were 29 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tribunal Judge J.E. Oliver Tribunal Member S.A. Kendall
Landlord [COMPANY] court, 145 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] and [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £995 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 18th October 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 18th October 2022
5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs
As per tenancy agreement
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
Floor coverings
8. Description of premises A 3 bedroomed semi-detached house with gardens to both front and rear. There is a driveway with parking for 2 cars, but no garage. On the ground floor there is a kitchen diner, hallway with cloakroom/WC and living room. On the upper floor there are 3 bedrooms and bathroom with bath, WC, sink and shower. The Property has gas central heating and DG.
Chairman J.E Oliver Date of Decision 8th January 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 rent for the property was determined to be £995 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent assessment takes effect on 18th October 2024.
- The property is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house with gardens and a driveway.
- The tenancy agreement specifies the allocation of liability for repairs.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £995 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 allows for rent assessments 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 lawful process for assessing rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, allowing the rent to be set as determined.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be assessed according to the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions like this can typically 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.