First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1,700, excluding some charges, starting from June 17th, 2024.
⚖️ 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 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 might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application can't be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section 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 Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1,700 per month, effective from 17 June 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. FR/LON/00AJ/MNR/2024/0309
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 413 [NAME], THE GREEN, SOUTHALL, MIDDLESEX, [POSTCODE]
Tribunal Judge [NAME] Tribunal Member Alison Flynn MA MRICS
Landlord [COMPANY] [RESPONDENT], THE GREEN, SOUTHALL, MIDDLESEX, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1,700 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 June 2024
*3. The amount included for services is/is
not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 August 2016
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 Landlord and tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord White goods, carpets and window covering
9. Description of premises A fourth floor flat in a 2013 purpose-built block. The accommodation comprises a kitchen/ sitting-room , 2 bedrooms ,one en suite shower-room and a separate bathroom / WC and a balcony. It is fully centrally heated and with UPVC windows
MR22 [NAME] of Decision 23 September 2024
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- 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?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,700 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 determination for 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 setting the rent under the Housing Act 1988.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, as the rent was set according to the law.
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 under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Details of 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 consult a solicitor for legal advice on such matters.