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 landlord is entitled to set a rent amount under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets a monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax, with negligible service charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
A landlord is entitled to set a rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy in accordance with Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under this section, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might 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 ensures that the terms of the tenancy remain consistent except for the rent amount.
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 determined the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets a monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax, with negligible service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BC/MNR/2023/0193
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 48 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]; RICS Registered Valuer
Landlord G8 [RESPONDENT] 7 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] & [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1530.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 23 August 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 April 2022
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 applies
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord 1 wardrobe, 1 TV stand.
9. Description of premises 2 bed, 2 storey mid-terrace house with driveway in circa 1990s estate
[NAME] of Decision 23 August 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 Tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £1530.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent amount takes effect from 23 August 2023.
- The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy that commenced on 17 April 2022.
- The property is a two-bedroom, two-storey mid-terrace house with a driveway.
- The landlord provides a wardrobe and a TV stand as furniture.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Who was involved?
A landlord and a tenant were involved in setting the rent amount.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, which allows landlords to set rent amounts for assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to set a rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the landlord, setting a rent amount as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can rely on Section 14 to set a rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The application of the relevant section of the Housing Act was the key factor.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can generally 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 specific cases involving rent determination.