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 £1700, which includes some services but excludes water rates and council tax.
⚖️ 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 considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new rent period, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding certain factors like improvements made by the tenant.
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 Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1700 per month, effective from 1st October 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2019/0103
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] Lawyer Mr [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms A [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1700.00 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 2019
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable N/A Per -
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 September 1993
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
9. Description of premises [NAME] flat built 1975.
[NAME] of Decision 11/10/19
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant's right to have rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 was recognized.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- In some cases, the court decided the matter was not suitable for an allowed outcome despite recognizing the tenant's rights.
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 £1700 per month.
Who was involved?
The landlord and the tenant 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 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The application of the Housing Act 1988 was crucial.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was neutral, applying the law to set the rent.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details about the property and the tenancy agreement.
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.