First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £122.27, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax.
⚖️ 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 would charge in the open market for a similar tenancy.
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, setting the weekly rent at £122.27 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2023/0053
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] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [COMPANY], 34 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £122.27 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3rd April 2023
3. The amount included for services is £12.27 Per week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 15th June 1998
5 Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6 Allocation of liability for repairs LTA 1985 7 Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
8 Description of premises One bedroom ground floor flat.
[NAME] of Decision 26/6/2023
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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
- There are no specific factors identified in the provided cases that led to an unfavorable outcome for the tenant.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides a framework for determining rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the statutory requirements for rent determination 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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details of the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can often be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It's always recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.