First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £950, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision is based on the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 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 £950 excluding certain costs.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CS/MNR/2022/0082
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 298 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [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: 1 November 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable ---------- Per ----------
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 August 2014
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs SECTION 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
9. Description of premises 2 Storey semi detached house comprising hall, two living rooms, kitchen, converted garage, WC. On first floor two double bedrooms + one single + [NAME] of Decision 16 January 2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requests a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as all cases were allowed, indicating a consistent ruling in favor of the tenant's right to request rent determination under the specified conditions.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It decided the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy should be £950, excluding certain costs.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved in this case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides guidelines for determining rent in such cases.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied to determine the rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988 to set the rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, setting the rent as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of their rent under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence regarding the property and the terms of the tenancy agreement likely mattered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to get advice from a qualified solicitor for a case like this.