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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £300, excluding some charges, effective from April 4, 2022.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to statutory requirements under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

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. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match those of 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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on April 4, 2022, setting the weekly rent at £300 excluding certain charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AT/MNR/2022/0065

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 102 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord London and [RESPONDENT] 29-35 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 300.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 04 April 2022

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable 2.01 Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 April 2019

6. Length of the term or rental period Per Tenancy

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per Tenancy

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil

9. Description of premises Modern purpose built 2 bed flat in low rise block from 2000’s. Gardens.

Note: The landlord is not obliged to charge this market rent but, may not charge more

Chairman N [NAME] of Decision 19 July 2022

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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 £300.00 per week.
  • The decision regarding the rent takes effect from April 4, 2022.
  • The amount included for services in the rent is considered negligible.
  • The tenancy agreement started on April 1, 2019.
  • The property is described as a modern, purpose-built two-bedroom flat in a low-rise block.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the weekly rent at £300 for an assured periodic tenancy.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court followed the statutory requirements under the Housing Act 1988.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The statutory requirements for setting rent were the central argument.

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 ensure their rent complies with statutory requirements.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The statutory requirements and the terms of the tenancy agreement were important.

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 advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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