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 £1,150, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand how their rent is calculated under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set 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 their 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. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match the original tenancy 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 the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1,150 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EM/MNR/2022/0041
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 Groom Cottage, [ADDRESS], Cornhill-on-Tweed, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [NAME] [RESPONDENT] & Ms [RESPONDENT] 32 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr & Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £1,150.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 March 2022
3. The amount included for services is: not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 19 November 2018
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
8. Description of premises An end terrace stone built 5 Bedroom, 3 Reception, 3 Bathroom, 1 Shower room, listed Building built around 1890’s with underfloor heating, part double glazing in the grounds of [COMPANY]. Externally: Front lawned garden, enclosed rear garden, and garage
[NAME] of Decision 24 August 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- None of the provided cases resulted in an outcome other than allowed based on the tenant's entitlement under the Housing Act 1988.
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 £1,150, excluding water rates and council tax.
Who was involved?
The decision involved a landlord and a tenant.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides guidelines for setting rents.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine 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 expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details about the property and the terms of the tenancy.
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's recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.