First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The monthly rent was determined to be £875, excluding water rates and council tax but including any specified amounts. This decision took effect on August 1, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A landlord is entitled to set a rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, provided it complies with statutory requirements and is reasonable.
📖 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 a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. This determination applies specifically to periodic tenancies with the same periods as the original tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, setting a monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paragraph 3. The decision took effect on August 1, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2023/0119
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 11 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] D Satchwell
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 1 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £875.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 August 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 November 2006
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Mid-terraced, 1960s two storey house
[NAME] of Decision 19 October 2023
📊 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 tribunal determined the rent for the assured periodic tenancy to be £875.00 per calendar month.
- The new rent decision takes effect from August 1, 2023.
- The amount for services is not applicable in this rent determination.
- Service charges are variable and are not included in the determined rent.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Who was involved?
A landlord and a tenant were involved in setting the rent amount.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on statutory requirements and reasonableness criteria under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied to determine the rent amount.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument regarding statutory compliance and reasonableness under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was central to the decision.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
It is not specified which party initiated the case, but the decision followed statutory requirements.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should ensure their rent determination complies with Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to statutory compliance and reasonableness were likely crucial.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.