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 £1170, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes service charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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 must meet certain conditions, such as not being made if the rent is already determined by a previous ruling 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.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets the monthly rent at £1170, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AL/MNR/2019/0017
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 119 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 6 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT] & Mr V [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1170.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 21 February 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 21 October 2017
6. Length of the term or rental period Assured Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 1985 and Tenancy Agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord White goods, curtains & carpets
9. Description of premises 2 bedroom ground floor flat, with living room, kitchen and bath/wc. Property has gas central heating and double glazed windows, with small terraced garden. The flat forms part of a double fronted rendered front elevation building built in 1935.
[NAME] of Decision 26 April 2019
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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 £1170.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect on 21 February 2019.
- The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy that commenced on 21 October 2017.
- The landlord provided white goods, curtains, and carpets as part of the tenancy.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent at £1170 for an assured periodic tenancy.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, determining the rent amount and effective date.
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 calculation and determination of the rent under 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 can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal if they cannot agree with their landlord.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as the tenancy agreement and relevant financial documents were likely considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
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.