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 rent at £1100 per month starting from 1 March 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set 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 their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for renting the property in the open market. This applies to periodic tenancies where the periods match those of the original tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined 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, setting the rent at £1100 per month effective from 1 March 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AY/MNR/2024/0107
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 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
N [COMPANY] 2 [RESPONDENT], 1st [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME] - [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1100 Per 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 March 2024
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable nil Per month
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included n/a
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 11 November 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Calendar monthly periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Bed base, mattress, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside table curtains & blind Assumed all services to the Property are provided by the landlord within this rent at no additional cost to the tenant.
9. Description of premises Room 6 in a semi-detached house (c.1950s ‘bomb site’ rebuild). 9 residents, 9 rooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen. In a residential road mainly 1900’s of flats and houses. Assumed full gas fired central heating and double glazing, floor coverings to all common areas. Parking area to front. Garden to rear. Google Streetview at August 2022 Note: The landlord is not obliged to charge this market rent but, may not charge more.
Chairman N Martindale Date of Decision 6 June 2024
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal set the rent at £1100 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent took effect from March 1, 2024.
- The rent included furniture such as a bed base, mattress, and wardrobe.
- The property was described as Room 6 in a semi-detached house with 9 residents and 3 bathrooms.
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 £1100 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 to ensure the rent reflects fair market value.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
Ensuring the rent reflects fair market value under the Housing Act 1988.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the tenant.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence included details about the property and the tenancy agreement.
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.