Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1400 per month, following the Housing Act 1988. This ensures the tenant pays a fair market rate.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed 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 they pay under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The decision applies to a periodic tenancy with the same terms as the original 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 decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £1400 per month, effective from 28 February 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AT/MNR/2023/0060
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 8 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 11 Whitton Waye, Hounslow, Middlesex, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1400.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 February 2023
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 28 February 2015
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
9. Description of premises Purpose built flat, 3 rooms, bathroom/wc, kitchen
Note: The landlord is not obliged to charge this market rent but, may not charge more.
Chairman N [NAME] of Decision 11 May 2023
📊 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 tribunal determined the monthly rent to be £1400.00.
- The decision on the rent amount takes effect from February 28, 2023.
- The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy that commenced on February 28, 2015.
- The premises are described as a purpose-built flat with three rooms, a bathroom/WC, and a kitchen.
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 £1400 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 to ensure the rent was fair and reasonable.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
Ensuring the rent was fair and reasonable under the Housing Act 1988.
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 should ensure their rent is fair and reasonable under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence included the terms of the tenancy agreement and the relevant sections of the Housing Act 1988.
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?
Yes, it's recommended to get a solicitor for such cases.