First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the monthly rent at £735, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts. This determination is based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A landlord is entitled to 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 the appropriate tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might reasonably expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding the rent amount. Additionally, certain factors are disregarded when determining the rent, such as the effect of granting a tenancy to a sitting tenant, increases in the value of the dwelling due to improvements made by the tenant, and reductions in value due to the tenant's non-compliance with tenancy terms.
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, setting a monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paragraph 3.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CU/MNR/2023/0130
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 39 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £735 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30 August 2023
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 2016
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not applicable
9. Description of premises 2-storey semi-detached house comprising hall, living room, breakfast kitchen, utility and on the first floor 3 bedrooms (2 double & 1 single), family bathroom and airing cupboard. Garden to rear and front garden with driveway.
[NAME] of Decision 24 October 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 assured periodic tenancy to be £735 per month.
- The decision on the rent took effect from 30 August 2023.
- The property is a 2-storey semi-detached house with three bedrooms, a family bathroom, and gardens.
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 at £735 per month.
Who was involved?
A landlord and a tenant were involved in the dispute over rent determination.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, which allows landlords to determine rent for assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied in this decision.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy was central to the decision.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the landlord, setting a monthly rent of £735.
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 determining rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The specific terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement were likely considered important in this decision.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.