AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·06 January 2024

Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Case No.

📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £1700, effective from December 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

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 rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application cannot be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination under this section 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 determined 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 £1700 per calendar month, effective from December 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No.

TR/LON/00AX/MDR/2023/0013

Notice of the Tribunal Decision and

(Section 14 Determination)

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were

386A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Judge Shepherd

Kevin Ridgeway MRICS

Landlord

[NAME]

384-386 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant

[NAME]

1. The rent is: £

1700.00

Per

Calendar Month

(excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is:

01 December 2023

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable

n/a

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced

29th November 2020

6. Length of the term or rental period

monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs

Per s.11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

9. Description of premises

2 bedroom flat with living room, kitchen and barthroom/wc

Chairman

Judge Shepherd

Date of Decision

24th November 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

No specific factors identified as leading to a decision against the claimant in these cases.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1700 per calendar month, effective from December 2023.

Who was involved?

The landlord and the tenant were involved in this case.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides for rent determinations for assured periodic tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 for determining 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 seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence likely included details of the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.

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.

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