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 under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets the monthly rent at £700, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paragraph 3.
⚖️ Legal holding
A landlord must determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in accordance with 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 would 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets the monthly rent at £700, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paragraph 3.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EH/MNR/2023/0261
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 8 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] / 11968348 Trading as [NAME] 1 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £700.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 7 August 2023
3. The amount included for services is: not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 7 July 2020
5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not applicable
8. Description of premises 3 Bedroom semi-detached house
Chairman [NAME] of Decision 10 November 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £700.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent amount took effect from 7 August 2023.
- The rent amount excluded water rates and council tax.
- The property was described as a 3 bedroom semi-detached house.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument regarding the application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy was central.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
Based on the outcome, it is not clear which party initiated the case as both parties could have been involved in determining the rent.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should refer to Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 when seeking to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The specific details and terms of the tenancy agreement were likely crucial in determining the rent.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can typically be appealed to the Upper Tribunal, but it depends on the specifics of the case.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is always recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for specific legal issues such as rent determination.