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 £850, excluding water rates and council tax, starting from 16 September 2022.
⚖️ 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 under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then set the rent at a level that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £850 per month, effective from 16 September 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00GF/MNR/2022/0068
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 PEVERELL, TRENCH ROAD, TRENCH, TELFORD, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] 7, [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £850.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 September 2022
3. The amount included for services not applicable
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4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 03 April 2019
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 NOT APPLICABLE
9. Description of premises 2 Storey Semi-Detached house comprising two living rooms, kitchen/diner, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, garage and garden to front and rear.
[NAME] of Decision 24 November 2022
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of the rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £850 per month.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides for the determination of rent under assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, 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.
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?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
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 seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.