Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1650 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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 tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy. Additionally, certain factors like improvements made by the tenant or reductions due to non-compliance are disregarded when determining the rent.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 30 January 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AT/MNR/2023/0077
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 142 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] [RESPONDENT] c/o [RESPONDENT] 50 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1650.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30 January 2023
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st January 2016
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs In accordance with agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises The property is an end of terrace house forming part of an established estate with three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, allocated parking space and rear garden.
[NAME] of Decision 29TH May 2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No significant factors identified that went 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?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
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 setting rents.
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 statutory requirements for determining rent 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 if they cannot agree with their landlord.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records were likely considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for assistance with such cases.