Rent and Service Charges Set for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal has set the rent and service charges for an assured periodic tenancy. The weekly rent is £120, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges of £25.91 per week. This decision is based on the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent and service charges set according to the Housing Act 1988.
📖 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 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 and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original one, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent and service charges for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent and service charges for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the weekly rent at £120 excluding certain taxes and including service charges of £25.91 per week, effective from April 1, 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2024/0084
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 83 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Midland Heart Address [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £120.00 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable £25.91 Per week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 June 2016
5. Length of the term or rental period weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs s 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises First floor bedsit
[NAME] of Decision 19 July 2024
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent reflect the open market value of the property.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent and service charges set by a First-tier Tribunal under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent and service charges 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 the framework for setting rents and service charges.
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 statutory requirements for setting rent and service charges.
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 and service charges.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were 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 advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.