First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £2,500, excluding some charges. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
📖 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 might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application can't be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £2,500 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. HS/LON/00AW/MNR/2023/0306
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 352a [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [NAME] (Lond) Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] (Teddington) [RESPONDENT] 33 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT] & Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 2,500 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 05th June 2023
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 25th November 2023
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 months then periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs LTA s11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Beds, sofa, drawers, coffee table, side table, desk table, mirror
9. Description of premises Three bedroom first floor flat above commercial premises on a busy thoroughfare close to all amenities
Chairman Judge Nicol Date of Decision 18th September 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 monthly rent to be £2,500.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect on June 5, 2023.
- The tenancy began on November 25, 2023, for an initial term of 12 months, then becoming periodic.
- The landlord provided several items of furniture, including beds, a sofa, and various tables.
- The premises were described as a three-bedroom first-floor flat above commercial premises on a busy road.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £2,500, excluding certain charges.
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 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the statutory requirements for setting rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for 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 guidance on rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details about the property and the terms of the tenancy agreement.
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 recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.