Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £450 per month, excluding some costs. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might charge in the open market for a similar property. The application must meet certain conditions, such as not being made if the rent is already set by a previous decision 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 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, setting the monthly rent at £450 excluding certain costs.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/41UG/MNR/2024/0195
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 [ADDRESS] Stoke on Trent [POSTCODE]
[NAME] T. [RESPONDENT] FRICS
Landlord [APPELLANT] c/o [NAME]
Tenant [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £450.00 Per Four weeks (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4 September 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 4 July 2014
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
9. Description of premises End Terraced House with 2 [NAME] of Decision 12 December 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination 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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognizes the tenant's right to have their rent assessed under the specified act.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 is invoked successfully by tenants seeking rent determination.
- Rent determination requests by tenants are consistently allowed under Section 14.
- The Housing Act 1988 provides a clear entitlement for tenants to have their rent set.
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 £450 per month.
Who was involved?
The landlord and the tenant were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for determining rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
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 determined according to the relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details about the property and the tenancy agreement.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can often be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is always recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.