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 £800, starting from 30 March 2023, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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 under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy to be £800 per month, effective from 30 March 2023, under the Housing Act 1988.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BR/MNR/2023/0081
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 53 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [NAME] c/o [NAME], 150 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 800.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30 March 2023
3. The amount included for services is Not Applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 30 December 2018
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord – S11 LTA 1985 Tenant – Tenant like user
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Cooker, Fridge, Bed, Carpets, Blinds, Wardrobe
8. Description of premises 1 Bedroom flat in modern purpose-built block of flats with storage room, kitchen-diner and bathroom
[NAME] of Decision 13 July 2023
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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 tenant requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognizes the tenant's entitlement to have their rent determined under section 14.
- The outcome is consistently allowed in similar cases.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 is cited as the legal basis for rent determination.
- The tenant's request is granted, affirming their right under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- (No factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided similar cases.)
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 £800 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 the framework for determining rent 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 application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, setting the rent as requested.
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?
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.