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. They set the monthly rent at £840, effective from October 1st, 2021. This decision was made 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. The determination applies to a periodic tenancy with the same periods as the original tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 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 1st October 2021, setting the monthly rent at £840 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2021/0165
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 34 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge Ian Holdsworth
Landlord [COMPANY] 45 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 840.00 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st October 2021
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable Not applicable Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1/10/1994
6. Length of the term or rental period Assured monthly tenancy
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 allocation
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A one bedroomed ground floor flat with small garden in purpose built block. The accommodation comprises, lounge/dining area/kitchen, bedroom and Shower/WC.
Chairman Ian B Holdsworth FRICS Date of Decision 11th January 2022
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⚖️ 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
- No significant factors identified that went against the claimant in these cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £840 per month.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence included the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
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.