First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1,400, which took effect on 30 April 2020.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an 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 that 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 set 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 £1,400 per month, effective from 30 April 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/41UD/MNR/2024/0126
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 6 Trunkfield Meadow. Lichfield Staffs [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] 9 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £1,400 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30 April 20204
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 30 September 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord -
9. Description of premises Modern 3 storey terraced house with three double bedrooms
[NAME] of Decision 16 July 2024
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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 an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,400 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 provides for rent determination in assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the lawful basis for determining the rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
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 seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal if they have an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details of the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.
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 legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.