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 £640, effective from March 1st, 2021. This decision follows the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
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. 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 set 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 Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 1st March 2021, setting the monthly rent at £640 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2021/0004
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 42 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] (Hons) FRICS Mrs [RESPONDENT] [NAME], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £640.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 March 2021
3. The amount included for services is
not applicable
Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1992
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs L + T 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
8. Description of premises Semi detached house with 3 bedrooms
[NAME] of Decision 20 April 2021
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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 £640.00 per calendar month.
- The Tribunal's decision on the rent took effect from March 1, 2021.
- The property is a semi-detached house with three bedrooms.
- The assured tenancy for the premises began in 1992.
- The rental period for the tenancy is monthly.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £640 per month.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court followed the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
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 Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence included the terms of the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.
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.