Rent Assessment for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1,662.50 per month, effective from 12 September 2020, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the monthly rent at £1,662.50.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the dwelling house might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under an assured tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,662.50 per month, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14. The rent was set at £1,662.50 per month, effective from 12 September 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AC/MNR/2020/0108
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 40 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [NAME] First floor, [NAME], 35 - 37 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1,662.50 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 September 2020
*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 Held on tenancy since 1956
6. Length of the term or rental period monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord No information provided but assumed all furniture is owned by tenant
9. Description of premises A semi detached two storey house with 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room and bathroom/WC. There is a rear garden and off street parking.
[NAME] of Decision 3rd March 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147723
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £200/week rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £323 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Hatfield
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £680 Monthly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £575/month rent for assured tenancy in Sunderland
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £600/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Walthamstow
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1270/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1710/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £315/week rent for assured tenancy in London
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 is entitled to have their rent assessed according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
- Rent determinations are based on the open market value, adjusted for relevant factors such as improvements and anti-social behavior.
- Rent adjustments take into account the property's condition and improvements made with landlord consent.
- Courts consistently rule in favor of tenants seeking rent assessments under the specified act sections.
- Tenants are entitled to a fair rent determination process under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- (No factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided cases.)
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 for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,662.50.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent charged for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1,662.50 per month, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 to determine the rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.