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 weekly rent at £115, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision helps clarify the financial obligations between tenants and landlords under such agreements.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have the rent for their assured periodic tenancy determined by the Tribunal.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy, except for a relevant low-cost tenancy, to apply to the appropriate 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 under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the weekly rent at £115 excluding certain costs. The decision took effect on 5 September 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT] 113-115 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 115.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 05 September 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 5 November 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Room approximately 9.15 sq m with shared use of kitchen, bathroom/WC
[NAME] of Decision 10 March 2021
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AZ/MNR/2020/0023
📊 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 holds an assured periodic tenancy.
- The tenant requests the rent be determined by the Tribunal.
- The Tribunal has the authority to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
- Previous similar cases were all allowed.
- The holding consistently states the tenant's entitlement to rent determination.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided similar cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £115 per week.
Who was involved?
The decision involved a tenant and a landlord.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which allows for rent determination by the Tribunal.
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 statutory right of the tenant to have the rent determined by the Tribunal.
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 the Tribunal's help to determine their rent if they are in an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included 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.