Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1344 per month, effective from May 9, 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy 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 an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 9 May 2023, setting the monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. TR/LON/00AM/MNR/2023/0222
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 Ground floor flat, 26 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge P Korn Judge M [NAME]
Landlord [NAME] C/ Sant Vicenc 19, 2:2, Barcelona , Spain, 08001
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1344.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 09 May 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable n/a Per n/a
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 9 December 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Initial fixed term of 12 months and then continuing as contractual periodic tenancy
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Wardrobe, drawers, table, sofa, kitchen white goods, chairs, bathroom cabinet.
9. Description of premises Ground floor flat within Victorian two-storey mid-terrace property. State over brick construction. Timber sash windows throughout and timber front door. In a cul-de-sac with road parking. One bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, separate WC, small garden.
Chairman Peter Korn Date of Decision 21.09.23
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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 £1344.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect on May 9, 2023.
- The tenancy began on December 9, 2020, initially for a fixed term of 12 months.
- The landlord provided several items of furniture including a wardrobe, drawers, and kitchen white goods.
- The property is a ground floor flat in a Victorian two-storey mid-terrace building with one bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, separate WC, and a small garden.
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 £1344 per month.
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 provides the framework for determining rent for assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 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 seek a determination of their rent under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and the relevant sections of the Housing Act 1988 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 seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.