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 £460 every four weeks, excluding water rates and council tax.
⚖️ 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 they pay. The tribunal will then decide a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might charge in the open market for a similar property under a periodic 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 rent at £460 every four weeks, excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CU/MNR/2023/0174
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] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £460 Per 4 weeks (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28th August 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 29th June 2020
5. Length of the term or rental period Assured Periodic
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Bed. Two chests of drawers.
8. Description of premises A first floor room.
[NAME] of Decision 08/01/2024
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requested a rent determination under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.|The tenant's request for rent determination was granted under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.|The court recognized the tenant's entitlement to have their rent determined under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.|The tenant followed the proper procedure outlined in Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.|The tenant's application for rent determination was successful under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £460 every four weeks.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides guidelines for determining rent 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 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 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 be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.