Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal has set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £756, effective from 14 March 2024, following the rules outlined in the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new period, and the terms of the tenancy excluding the rent amount.
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 Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £756 per calendar month, effective from 14 March 2024, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CW/MNR/2024/0061
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 124 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] c/o [NAME] 650 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £756.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 14 March 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per n/a
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 8 February 2019
5. Length of the term or rental period monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs s 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Semi-detached bungalow
[NAME] of Decision 19 July 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- In one case, the outcome was listed as 'Other', but the entitlement to rent setting under the Housing Act 1988 remained consistent.
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 £756, effective from 14 March 2024.
Who was involved?
The decision involved a tenant and a landlord.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, which outlines how rents should be determined for 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 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 person who brought the case.
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 Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the applicable law 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 always recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.