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 a monthly rent of £950, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paragraph 3.
⚖️ 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 determine 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 the terms of the original tenancy, excluding the rent amount. Additionally, certain factors such as improvements made by the tenant or reductions due to non-compliance with tenancy terms are disregarded when determining the rent.
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 amount and conditions for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets a monthly rent of £950, 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/00CT/MNR/2023/0111
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 17 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] 185-187 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £950.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 8 June 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per n/a
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced unknown 6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly 7. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11 assumed 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Let fully furnished. 9. Description of premises Three bedroom modern terraced house.
[NAME] of Decision 12 September 2023
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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 £950.00 per month.
- The Tribunal's decision on the rent took effect on 8 June 2023.
- The property was a three-bedroom modern terraced 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 at £950 per month.
Who was involved?
A landlord and a tenant were involved in setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The decision followed Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 which allows landlords to set rents for such tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied in determining the rent.
What argument mattered most?
The application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to set a fair and reasonable rent amount.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the landlord setting the rent as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination from the First-tier Tribunal to set a fair rent amount under Section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The application of Section 14 and details about the property were key.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions can generally be appealed, but specific rules apply for each case.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.