Rent Assessment for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The weekly rent was fixed at £860, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand how their rent is calculated.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed 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. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the weekly rent at £860 excluding water rates and council tax. The decision took effect on 1st August 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AM/MNR/2019/0111
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 144 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] (Hons) [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 860.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 August 2019
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable 0.00 Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced
6. Length of the term or rental period
7. Allocation of liability for repairs
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
9. Description of premises
[NAME] (Hons) [NAME] of Decision
📊 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 property to be £860.00 per week.
- The tribunal's decision on the rent took effect on August 1, 2019.
- The amount included for services in the rent was considered negligible or not applicable.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £860 per week.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for assessing rents.
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 assessing 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 expect their rent to be assessed according to the same legal standards.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence included the terms of the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.
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.