Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £600 per month, starting June 1st, 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under 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 might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding certain factors like improvements made by the tenant.
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 First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £600 per calendar month, effective June 1st, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UG/MNR/2023/0264
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
18 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] & [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] & Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 600.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 June 2023
3. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 February 2016
4. Length of the term or rental period monthly
5. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the lease dated 29 January 2016 and Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
6. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
None
7. Description of premises
The property is a mid terraced house with a reception room continuing into the kitchen/dining
room on the ground floor, with three bedrooms, and a bathroom, with a bath, wc and sink (as
well as separate shower installed by the tenant) on the first floor, and an attic room with low
ceilings. Outside there is a small front garden and back yard.
Chairman J M Going Date of Decision 4 October 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 is entitled to a rent determination under 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 for an assured periodic tenancy at £600 per month.
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 allows for rent determinations.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.
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 seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The lease agreement and the relevant sections of the Housing Act 1988 were important.
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 consult a solicitor for advice on such cases.