Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £750, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy agreement.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original one, except for the rent amount.
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 First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £750 per month, effective from 28 April 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CW/MNR/2024/0105
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 4 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[RESPONDENT] [RESPONDENT] MRICS
Landlord [NAME] 33A [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [APPELLANT] & [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £750 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 April 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 28 April 2022 6. Length of the term or rental period Periodic Monthly 7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 9. Description of premises 3 bed mid-terraced house with porch, hallway, two living rooms, kitchen and bathroom. External lean-to and external WC and garden to rear.
Chairman Nicholas Wint FRICS Date of Decision 21 June 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £750 per month.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from April 28, 2024.
- The property is described as a three-bedroom mid-terraced house with several rooms and a garden.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £750.
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 determination under assured periodic tenancies.
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 statutory right to have the rent determined under an assured periodic tenancy.
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 through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
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 get advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.