Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, taking into account the property's condition and the services provided to the tenant.
⚖️ 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 their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent for the property, considering factors like the property's condition and services provided.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set 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, considering the property's condition and the services provided.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UD/MNR/2023/0421
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 30 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 105.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 02 October 2023
3. The amount included for services is £2.06 Per week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 15 April 2020
5. Rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per landlord and tenant act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil
8. Description of premises The property is a two storey semi detached house built in the 1950s. Ground floor accommodation comprises whole living room and kitchen with a WC on a half landing. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a bathroom/WC. There is an extensive rear garden and a smaller one to the front. It is understood that at the start of the tenancy the property was of a poor standard and requiring upgrading. The tenant’s works included replastering the living room, kitchen and back bedroom, replacing the internal doors, tiling the kitchen floor and replacing part of the fence to the rear garden.
[NAME] of Decision 7 February 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
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 property was a two-story semi-detached house built in the 1950s.
- The tenant carried out significant upgrades to the property, including replastering and replacing doors.
- The determined rent for the property is £105.00 per week.
- The amount included for services in the rent is £2.06 per week.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court considered the property's condition and the services provided to determine the rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The condition of the property and the services provided were crucial arguments.
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 rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence regarding the property's condition and the services provided were important.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.