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 rent at £7095 per quarter, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with 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 application can't be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the 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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £7095 per quarter excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AW/MNR/2019/0104
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 50 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Lawyer Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 1st Floor Citygate, St. James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 7095.00 Per Quarter (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 29 September 2019
*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 29 September 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Quarterly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Tenant liable for repairs
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Pre 1900 terraced house comprising 2 floors and basement. All repairs and maintenance by tenant. V. steep stairs.
[NAME] of Decision 11/10/19
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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 requests a determination of their rent under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No relevant factors identified in the provided cases that went against the claimant.
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 £7095 per quarter.
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 allows for rent determination for assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the statutory requirement to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, setting the rent as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence related to the property and the tenancy agreement would have been 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.